こま結むすび

noun

reef knot; square knot

A basic knot used to join two ropes of similar thickness; also called a flat knot. Common in sailing, camping, and everyday tying.

• ロープをこま結むすびでしっかり結むすんだ。

  I tied the ropes securely with a reef knot.

• こま結むすびはほどけやすいので、重じゅう要ような場ば面めんでは別べつの結むすび方かたを使つかう。

  Since a reef knot can come undone easily, use a different knot for critical situations.