thief knots

A form of thief knot — A knot for tying together two ends of rope; similar to a reef knot, but with the tails (short ends) on opposite sides; weaker than a reef knot.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of thief knot
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“thief knots.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thief%20knots. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “thief knots,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thief%20knots.

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