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square knot
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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.
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square knot
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Knots) another name for reef knot
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Noun1.square knot - a double knot made of two half hitches and used to join the ends of two cordssquare 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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