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Granny Knot

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Noun

1. granny, granny knot

a reef knot crossed the wrong way and therefore insecure

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Granny Knot

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noun
a reef knot with the ends crossed the wrong way, making it liable to slip or jam

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Granny Knot

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a knot like a square knot but with the ends crossed the wrong way: it will slip under strain

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Granny Knot

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n.
A knot resembling a square knot but with the second tie crossed incorrectly.

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