- 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. 2001.
square knot
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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 — 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 * * * noun : a knot made of two reverse half knots and used to join the ends of two cords or to tie up and… … Useful english 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 — 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
