square knot

square knot n. A common double knot in which the loose ends are parallel to the standing parts, most often used to join the ends of two cords or lines.

square knot

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square knot

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(Miscellaneous Technologies / Knots) another name for reef knot

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square knot - a double knot made of two half hitches and used to join the ends of two cords knot - any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object flat knot, reef knot - a square knot used in a reef line