英语词汇granny knot的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	granny knot
词源	granny knot. A poorly tied knot that often comes loose, one that looks like it might have been tied by someone’s granny. Though it is a nautical term referring to a landlubber’s knot, granny knot is heard on land as well today, in every place where seamen have introduced it.
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