ˈsquare knot
61half-knot — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun : a knot joining the ends of two cords and used in tying other knots (as the square knot); also : overhand knot …
62reef knot — Naut. a square knot used in reefing sails. Also called flat knot. [1835 45] * * * …
63stay knot — a knot made with two or more ligatures, each being tied with the first half of a square knot; then all the ends of one side are taken in one hand, and all the ends on the other side in the other hand, and tied as if they formed one single thread …
64reef knot — noun (C) especially BrE a double knot that cannot come undone easily; square knot AmE …
65granny knot — gran′ny knot n. clo navig. an insecure version of a square knot in which the bights cross each other in the wrong direction next to the end • Etymology: 1850–55; so called in contempt …
66reef knot — reef′ knot n. naut. navig. a square knot used for reefing sails Etymology: 1835–45 …
67granny knot — /ˈgræni nɒt/ (say granee not) noun a reef or square knot in which the second part is crossed the wrong way, making it liable to slip or jam. {originally a sailor s derogatory term for such a knot} …
68reef knot — n. a square knot used for reefing sails …
69reef knot — noun Date: 1841 a square knot used in reefing a sail …
70Turk's head knot — Knot details name=Turk s head knot caption= names= type= decorative strength= origin= Ancient related= releasing= uses= Decorative caveat= abok number= 1278–1401 (Chapter 17: The Turk s Head)A Turk s head knot is a decorative knot with a variable …
