square knot

noun

: a knot made of two reverse half-knots and typically used to join the ends of two cords see knot illustration

Examples of square knot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s also the square knot. John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 9 July 2021 Until then, be sure to stick with the square knot. Charles Choi, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2017 Once the meat starts pumping through the casing, tie the tag end of the casing with a square knot. Jack Hennessy, Field & Stream, 30 Jan. 2023 The stronger version is the square knot: instead of repeating the first step, finish the knot by crossing the right end over the left. Charles Choi, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2017 For example, combining a simple knot known as the trefoil with its mirror image produces a square knot. Quanta Magazine, 31 Oct. 2022 An earlier version included a photo of a square knot misidentified as a granny knot. John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 9 July 2021 Using a square knot, tie the ends of the bandana that are hanging over your shoulders. Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 23 June 2021 But tying a square knot, sewing a dress, making a cast, riding a horse, pitching a tent and swinging a hammer are important, too. Star Tribune, 19 June 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of square knot was circa 1867

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“Square knot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/square%20knot. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

square knot

noun
: a knot made of two reverse half-knots and typically used to join the ends of two cords see knot illustration

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