reef knot

/ˌrif ˈnɑt/
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Other forms: reef knots

Definitions of reef knot
  1. noun
    a square knot used in a reef line
    synonyms: flat knot
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    types:
    granny, granny knot
    a reef knot crossed the wrong way and therefore insecure
    type of:
    square knot
    a double knot made of two half hitches and used to join the ends of two cords
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