reef knot
a square knot used in reefing sails.
Origin of reef knot
1- Also called flat knot.
Words Nearby reef knot
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How to use reef knot in a sentence
The true "reef knot" is merely the square knot with the bight of the left or right end used instead of the end itself.
Knots, Splices and Rope Work | A. Hyatt VerrillC is a reef knot, used for knotting the reef points of sails or uniting the ends of ropes or cordage.
The third knot that must be acquired is what is called the square knot, or reef knot, and is used in reefing the sails.
Practical Boat-Sailing | Douglas FrazarThis is a term of derision when a reef-knot is crossed the wrong way, so as to be insecure.
The Sailor's Word-Book | William Henry SmythIt is simply the reef knot with one of the ends (A) pushed through one of the loops.
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British Dictionary definitions for reef knot
a knot consisting of two overhand knots turned opposite ways: Also called: square knot
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