square knot

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square knot

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

square knot

(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

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