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Knot: meaning, definitions and examples

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knot

 

[ nษ’t ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

rope

A knot is a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar.

Synonyms

bond, fastening, tie

Examples of usage

  • He tied a knot in the rope to secure it in place.
  • The sailor demonstrated how to tie different types of knots.
Context #2 | Noun

mathematics

In mathematics, a knot is a closed curve in three-dimensional space that has no self-intersections.

Synonyms

entanglement, loop, tangle

Examples of usage

  • The mathematician studied the properties of different types of knots.
  • The concept of knots is important in the field of topology.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To knot means to tie or fasten with a knot.

Synonyms

fasten, secure, tie

Examples of usage

  • She knotted her shoelaces before going for a run.
  • The artist carefully knotted the threads together to create a design.

Translations

Translations of the word "knot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเค‚เค 

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Knoten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ simpul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัƒะทะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ™zeล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตใณ็›ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nล“ud

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nudo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผฤŸรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค๋“ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู‚ุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uzol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vozel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hnรบtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะนั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒœแƒซแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผyรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nudo

Etymology

The word 'knot' has Old English origins and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word 'knuttaz'. Originally used to refer to a fastening made by tying, the term evolved to encompass various meanings including mathematical knots. Throughout history, knots have been essential for navigation, crafts, and decorative purposes.

See also: knotted, knotting, knotty.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,542 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.