square knot

square 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

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noun
: a knot made of two reverse half-knots and used to join the ends of two cords or to tie up and bind bundles and other objects

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a common knot in which the ends come out alongside of the standing parts. See illus. under knot.
[1865-70]

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square knot noun
A reef knot
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Main Entry: ↑square

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square knot,
a knot firmly joining two loose ends of rope or cord. It is tied with two overhand knots so the free ends come out alongside of the standing parts. A square knot will not slip and is easily untied.

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n. a type of double knot that is made symmetrically to hold securely and to be easy to untie

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noun, pl ⋯ knots [count]
US : a strong and simple type of knot — called also (chiefly Brit) reef knot

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ˈsquare knot [square knot] noun (NAmE)
= ↑reef knot

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Square 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • square knot — n AmE a type of knot that will not come undone easily …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • square knot — square′ knot n. a knot in which the ends come out alongside the standing parts • Etymology: 1865–70 …   From formal English to slang

  • square knot — n. a double knot in which the free ends run parallel to the standing parts: see KNOT1 …   English World dictionary

  • Square 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 …   Wikipedia

  • square 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 …   Medical dictionary

  • square 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 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • square knot — a common knot in which the ends come out alongside of the standing parts. See illus. under knot. [1865 70] * * * …   Universalium

  • square knot — noun A common binding knot. Syn: reef knot …   Wiktionary

  • square knot — noun (C) AmE a double knot that will not come undone easily; reef knot …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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