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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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