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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

  • (..) Go! Sound the collision alarm. Frame one-eight-zero. We're losing visual, Admiral. He's diving. Changing course and moving fast, I've got him at thirty-three knots and picking up speed. It's gonna out run us, sir. Hey! Hold on! Medic! Wait! Wait! These patients (..)
    2014 Godzilla
  • (..) Zoe? Zoe! Oh, my God. Run! Run! Tsunami! Run! Charlie to Bravo, target spotted offshore, two knots due east to your position. It could be the second bogy. There you go, what did I tell you? Get down! Let's go! Let's go! Hurry! Go, go! (..)
    2014 Godzilla