plural of reef knot

A common binding knot in which the terminal and standing parts are parallel to each other.

A knot that may be used to keep an object or multiple loose objects together, using a string or a rope that passes at least once around them.

plural of square knot

plural of binding knot

A particular very simple knot, used e.g. to prevent the end of a rope from unraveling, and as part of other knots.

(nautical) A knot placed in a rope either to prevent the end from fraying, or to prevent it from passing through a hole.

An overhand knot.

(obsolete) A double shoulder pad worn with a strap around the forehead, used by hawkers and market porters for supporting burdens on the head.

Synonym of cut the Gordian knot