granny knot
noun
Definition of granny knot
: an insecure knot often made instead of a square knot — see knot illustration
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1853
GRANNY KNOT Defined for English Language Learners
granny knot
noun
Definition of granny knot for English Language Learners
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: a type of knot that looks similar to a square knot but is much less strong
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