thief knot
thief knot · thief knots
A knot for tying together two ends of ropeA 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.
Meaning
1 sensesA 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.
Origin
Supposedly used as a theft-detection system; thieves would retie bags with a more common rSupposedly used as a theft-detection system; thieves would retie bags with a more common reef knot, revealing the theft.
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Forms
plural: thief knots| Singular | thief knot |
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