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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

  • (..) I got something you ought to see. The Mark torpedo. Taken out of service years ago. Travels at knots. Has a range of miles. Where did you get that thing? The last sub I was on was decommissioned. (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon
  • (..) - We were lucky! We were very lucky. It's fast. What's our speed? We're barely keeping pace at knots. Ben: Oh no! Faster. It's headed for that boat. All right, bro'! Muy bien! (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon