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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

  • (..) the hands off, Morpheus like a caterpillar in a cocoon. Good afternoon, dear. Get on with it, Holmes. Cleverly concealed in the hang-mans knot, was a hook Oh dear, I think my legs have fallen asleep I should probably come down. John, shouldn't we help him down? No, no, I hate to (..)
    2009 Sherlock Holmes