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   knot

   /nɒt/

   noun

   • 1. a fastening made by looping a piece of string, rope, or something similar on itself and tightening it: "tie a knot at the end of the cord" Similar tietwistloopbowsplicesplicingjoinlinkfasteningbondintertwinementinterlacementligaturejointconnectiontangleentanglement
   • ▪ a particular method of making a knot: "you need to master two knots, the clove hitch and the sheet bend"
   • ▪ an ornamental ribbon.
   • 2. a tangled mass in something such as hair or wool.
   • 3. a knob, protuberance, or node in a stem, branch, or root. Similar nodulegnarlknurlnodelumpknobswellinggrowthgallprotuberancebumparchaic:knar
   • ▪ a hard mass formed in a tree trunk at the intersection with a branch, resulting in a round cross-grained piece in timber when cut through.
   • ▪ a hard lump of tissue in the body.
   • 4. an unpleasant feeling of tightness or tension in a part of the body: "her stomach was in knots as she unlocked the door"
   • 5. a small tightly packed group of people: "a knot of spectators was gathering" Similar clustergroupbandhuddlebunchcircleringsetcollectionpartygatheringcompanycrowdthrongswarmhostflockgangassemblagemobpack
   • 6. a unit of speed equivalent to one nautical mile per hour, used especially of ships, aircraft, or winds.
   • ▪ a length marked by knots on a log line, as a measure of speed: historical "some days the vessel logged 12 knots"

   verb

   • 1. fasten with a knot: "the scarves were knotted loosely around their throats"
   • ▪ make (a carpet or other decorative item) with knots.
   • 2. make (something, especially hair) tangled: "the shampoo knotted my hair terribly"
   • 3. cause (a muscle) to become tense and hard.
   • ▪ (of the stomach) tighten as a result of nervousness or tension.

   Word Origin Old Englishcnotta, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch knot.

   Derivatives

   • 1. knotless adjective
   • 2. knotter noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   What does knot mean?

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   What is a knot in aviation?

   • a measure of the speed of ships, aircraft, or movements of water and air. One knot is approximately 1.85 kilometres per hour: The flight takes an hour, flying at 140 knots. The two airline companies finally agreed to tie the knot after last-minute haggling over ownership. I shall conclude this discussion by examining this theoretical knot.

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   What is a knot in a rope?

   • A knot may be defined as the interlacement of cordage in specific patterns for the purpose of stopping ends, joining ends, forming loops and securing equipment. There are a number of standard terms used to describe parts ofa knot or rope as follows: • Bend - to fasten a rope to another rope orto an object.

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   What is a knot in a piece of wood?

   • [VERB] ...his knotted muscles. [VERB-ed] A knot in a piece of wood is a small hard area where a branch grew. A knot is a unit of speed. The speed of ships, aircraft, and winds is measured in knots. They travel at speeds of up to 30 knots.

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     KNOT translate: nudo, nudo, grupo pequeño, puñado, nudo,...

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   A knot is a securely fastened loop of string, rope, or fabric. Before kids learn to tie their shoelaces, they first have to learn to tie a simple knot. If someone asks you to "tie the knot," give it some thought since they are asking you to get married.

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   a small group of people standing close together. Little knots of people had gathered at the entrance. of muscles. a tight, hard feeling in the stomach, throat, etc. caused by nerves, anger, etc. My stomach was in knots. I could feel a knot of fear in my throat. speed of boat/plane.