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knot1
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- pronunciation:
- nat
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
Something that is tied together or wound around itself so that it is difficult to separate is called a knot. Sometimes when you wrap a present, you tie a ribbon around it. To make the ribbon stay, you tie a knot.
Brianna tied her shoelaces in tight knots.
- similar words:
- tangle, twist
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definition 2: |
A knot of people is a tight group of people.
A knot of tourists formed in front of the museum.- synonyms:
- bunch
- similar words:
- assembly, band, circle, clump, cluster, company, gathering, group, huddle, pack
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definition 3: |
A knot is a measure of speed for boats traveling on water. A knot is about 6,080 feet per hour. A knot is faster than a mile by about 800 feet per hour.
We were sailing at ten knots when we saw the other boat coming toward us. |
related words: |
bow, bun, clan, latch, mystery, puzzle |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
knots, knotting, knotted |
definition: |
When you knot something like a rope or ribbon, you make a knot in it.
Vanessa knotted the ribbon around the present.- synonyms:
- tie
- similar words:
- tangle
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related words: |
complicate |
derivations: |
knotless (adj.), knotlike (adj.) |
The words knot and not sound alike but have different meanings.
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