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knot

Definition

  • noun: a part that forms when you tie a piece of rope, string, fabric, etc., to itself or to something else
  • noun: an interlacement of the parts of one or more flexible bodies forming a lump or knob (as for fastening or tying together)
  • verb: to tie in or with a knot
  • verb: to tie a section of rope, string, fabric, etc., to itself or to something else so that a knot forms
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: connection, tie, intricacy

Examples

  • The project has been tied up in political and legal 'knots' for years. [=nothing has happened with the project for years because of political and legal problems]

  • The mayor 'tied himself in knots' answering a touchy political question. [=he answered it in a confused or unclear way]

  • She 'knotted' a sweater around her shoulders. [=tied the sleeves of the sweater together around her shoulders]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's perfect. I got the red foulard okay, didn't I? Yeah, real dark red. Burgundy, Charlie. Burgundy. They love it. Bay rum. Windsor knot. That's my heart I'm feelin'. I'm off. Can you get long distance on this? And how. Be my guest. (DIALING) (..)
    1992 Scent of a Woman