- reef knot
- `reef ,knot noun counta type of knot that is difficult to untie
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Reef knot — Knot details name=Reef knot names=Square knot (from its appearance) type=binding origin=Ancient related=Thief knot, granny knot, grief knot releasing=Jamming strength=48% caveat=Not secure as a bend. Spills easily if one of the free ends is… … Wikipedia
Reef knot — Reef Reef, n. [Akin to D. reef, G. reff, Sw. ref; cf. Icel. rif reef, rifa to basten together. Cf. {Reeve}, v. t., {River}.] (Naut.) That part of a sail which is taken in or let out by means of the reef points, in order to adapt the size of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reef knot — n especially BrE a double knot that cannot come undone easily American Equivalent: square knot … Dictionary of contemporary English
reef knot — reef′ knot n. naut. navig. a square knot used for reefing sails Etymology: 1835–45 … From formal English to slang
reef knot — ► NOUN ▪ a double knot made symmetrically to hold securely and cast off easily … English terms dictionary
reef knot — n. a square knot used for reefing sails … English World dictionary
reef knot — noun a square knot used in a reef line • Syn: ↑flat knot • Hypernyms: ↑square knot • Hyponyms: ↑granny knot, ↑granny * * * noun : a square knot used in tying reef points … Useful english dictionary
reef-knot — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ transitive verb : to make a reef knot in * * * reef knot, = square knot. (Cf. ↑square knot) reef knot «REEF NOT», transitive verb, knot|ted, knot|ting … Useful english dictionary
reef knot — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms reef knot : singular reef knot plural reef knots British a type of knot that is difficult to untie … English dictionary
reef knot — noun A square knot used to securely tie two pieces of rope together, or to reef sails Syn: square knot … Wiktionary