Nautical, a knot differing from a reef or square knot in having the second part crossed the wrong way: derided by seamen because it is difficult to untie when jammed.' name='description'> granny's-knot - definition and meaning

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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Nautical, a knot differing from a reef or square knot in having the second part crossed the wrong way: derided by seamen because it is difficult to untie when jammed.

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