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knot1

 
 
pronunciation:
nat
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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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
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
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.
 
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
derivations: knotless (adj.), knotlike (adj.)
Homophone Note
The words knot and not sound alike but have different meanings.
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