knot

US /nɑ:t/

UK /nɒt/

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noun

  • Secure form of tying a rope, string etc.
  • A small group of people or things.
  • A unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour.
  • A fastening made by looping a piece of string, rope, or something similar on itself and tightening it.
  • A round, hard spot in a piece of wood where a branch once grew.

verb

  • To tie string, rope etc. firmly to stop it undoing

other

  • To tie in or with a knot.

Examples

I knotted the ropes together securely.

Tie a knot in the rope.