| granny knot n. A knot resembling a square knot but with the second tie crossed incorrectly. [So called in contempt.] |   |
granny knot, granny's knot
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(Miscellaneous Technologies / Knots) a reef knot with the ends crossed the wrong way, making it liable to slip or jam
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