ˈsquare knot
51lubber's knot — Naut. an improperly made reef or square knot, likely to slip loose. Also called granny, granny knot, granny s knot. * * * lubber s knot, = granny knot. (Cf. ↑granny knot) …
52granny knot — an incorrect version of a square knot in which the bights cross each other in the wrong direction next to the end, so as to produce a knot that is insecure. See illus. under knot. Also, granny s knot. Also called lubber s knot. [1850 55; so… …
53reef knot — noun A square knot used to securely tie two pieces of rope together, or to reef sails Syn: square knot …
54surgeon's knot — n any of several knots used in tying ligatures or surgical stitches esp a square knot in which the first knot has two turns * * * surgical knot a knot in which the thread is passed twice through the first loop to prevent slippage …
55loop knot — a knot made by doubling over a line at its end and tying both thicknesses into a square knot in such a way as to leave a loop. Also called open hand knot. See illus. under knot. [1785 95] * * * …
56granny knot — noun Date: 1853 an insecure knot often made instead of a square knot see knot illustration …
57lubber's knot — Naut. an improperly made reef or square knot, likely to slip loose. Also called granny, granny knot, granny s knot. * * * …
58reef knot — n especially BrE a double knot that cannot come undone easily American Equivalent: square knot …
59loop knot — loop′ knot n. navig. a knot made by doubling over a line at its end and tying both thicknesses into a square knot in such a way as to leave a loop • Etymology: 1785–95 …
60granny knot — n. a knot like a square knot but with the ends crossed the wrong way: it will slip under strain: see KNOT1 …
