ˈsquare knot
1Square knot — Square Square (skw[^a]r), a. 1. (Geom.) Having four equal sides and four right angles; as, a square figure. [1913 Webster] 2. Forming a right angle; as, a square corner. [1913 Webster] 3. Having a shape broad for the height, with rectilineal and… …
2square knot — n AmE a type of knot that will not come undone easily …
3square knot — square′ knot n. a knot in which the ends come out alongside the standing parts • Etymology: 1865–70 …
4square knot — n. a double knot in which the free ends run parallel to the standing parts: see KNOT1 …
5square knot — noun a double knot made of two half hitches and used to join the ends of two cords • Hypernyms: ↑knot • Hyponyms: ↑reef knot, ↑flat knot * * * noun : a knot made of two reverse half knots and used to join the ends of two cords or to tie up and… …
6Square knot insignia — are embroidered cloth patches that represent awards of the Boy Scouts of America and Scout associations throughout the world. The insignia depicts a square knot made of colored ropes; the colors are generally dictated by the award the insignia is …
7square knot — a double knot in which the free ends of the second knot lie in the same plane as the ends of the first knot …
8square knot — noun Date: circa 1867 a knot made of two reverse half knots and typically used to join the ends of two cords see knot illustration …
9square knot — a common knot in which the ends come out alongside of the standing parts. See illus. under knot. [1865 70] * * * …
10square knot — noun A common binding knot. Syn: reef knot …
