surgeon's knot

noun

: a reef knot in which the first knot has two turns see knot illustration

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for surgeon's knot

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Medical Definition

surgeon's knot

noun

: any of several knots used in tying ligatures or surgical stitches

especially : a square knot in which the first knot has two turns