square knot

American  

noun

1. a common knot in which the ends come out alongside of the standing parts.

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square knot British  

noun

1. another name for reef knot

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Etymology

Origin of square knot

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

When we’ve both completed a couple strips, she shows me how to tie them together with a square knot.

From Los Angeles Times

If the knot tends to lie vertically along the shoe, it's a weaker granny knot, whereas if the knot is horizontal, it's the stronger square knot.

From Salon

Essentially, tying the frog involves tying bunches of deer hair to a hook with three lengths of plain white sewing thread, using a series of overhand knots and square knots.

From Washington Times

Could you tie a series of square knots around the neck of a teaspoon without, even slightly, moving the teaspoon?

From New York Times

Sam knocked off a square knot and a clove hitch.

From Washington Post