reef knot

reef knot

n. Nautical See square knot.

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[From its use in reefing sails.]

reef knot

n (Knots) a knot consisting of two overhand knots turned opposite ways. Also called: square knot

reef′ knot`

n. a square knot used for reefing sails. [1835–45]

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Noun

1.

reef knot - a square knot used in a reef line flat knotgranny knot, granny - a reef knot crossed the wrong way and therefore insecuresquare knot - a double knot made of two half hitches and used to join the ends of two cords

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