granny knot

/ˌgræni nɑt/
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Other forms: granny knots

Definitions of granny knot
  1. noun
    a reef knot crossed the wrong way and therefore insecure
    synonyms: granny
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    type of:
    flat knot, reef knot
    a square knot used in a reef line
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