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granny's knot

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granny knot

 
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–noun
an incorrect version of a square knot in which the bights cross each other in the wrong direction next to the end, so as to produce a knot that is insecure.
Also, granny's knot.
Also called lubber's knot.

Origin:
1850–55; so called in contempt

lubber's knot

 
–noun Nautical.
an improperly made reef or square knot, likely to slip loose.
Also called granny, granny knot, granny's knot.
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