square knot

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square knot

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n.
A common double knot in which the loose ends are parallel to the standing parts, most often used to join the ends of two cords or lines.

A secure knot made by a single throw of one of the two ends over the other, then a return and another single throw with both ends coming out on the same side of the loop, either both over or both under it. Called also reef knot.

Square knot. By permission from Slatter D, Textbook of Small Animal Surgery, Saunders, 2002

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a double knot made of two half hitches and used to join the ends of two cords

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