Noun: reef knot reef nót
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: square knot)
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: square knot)
- A double knot made of two half hitches and used to join the ends of two cords
"The scout demonstrated how to tie a reef knot";
- square knot [N. Amer]
- A square knot used in a reef line
"Sailors tied reef knots to secure the sails during the storm";
- flat knot, square knot [N. Amer]
Derived forms: reef knots
Type of: knot
Encyclopedia: Reef knot