Knothole: meaning, definitions and examples
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knothole
[ ˈnɒt.hoʊl ]
wood defect
A knothole is a hole in wooden material that occurs where a knot was present in the wood. As the tree grows, the knot forms around a branch, and when this section of wood is cut, it may leave behind a hole if the knot falls out. Knotholes can affect the structural integrity of wood and are often seen as imperfections. They can also add character to a piece of wood, and in some cases, are intentionally left in decorative woodworking.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The table had a knothole that added a rustic charm.
- The carpenter had to work around a large knothole in the beam.
- He noticed the knothole when he sanded the wooden bench.
Translations
Translations of the word "knothole" in other languages:
🇵🇹 buraco de nó
🇮🇳 गांठ का छिद्र
🇩🇪 Knotenloch
🇮🇩 lubang simpul
🇺🇦 отвір у вузлі
🇵🇱 dziura w węźle
🇯🇵 ノットホール
🇫🇷 trou de nœud
🇪🇸 agujero de nudo
🇹🇷 düğüm deliği
🇰🇷 매듭 구멍
🇸🇦 ثقب العقدة
🇨🇿 uzlová díra
🇸🇰 uzlová diera
🇨🇳 结点孔
🇸🇮 luknja vozla
🇮🇸 hnútuhol
🇰🇿 тоқылған тесік
🇬🇪 წნეხის ხვრელი
🇦🇿 düyün deliyi
🇲🇽 agujero de nudo
Etymology
The term 'knothole' is derived from the combination of the words 'knot' and 'hole.' The word 'knot' originates from Middle English 'cnotte,' which means a knot or a button, and is related to the Old Norse word 'knottr.' This word referred to a mass or a swelling on a tree or plant that forms around a branch. The 'hole' part of the term comes from the Old English 'hol,' meaning an opening or void. The use of 'knothole' in the context of woodworking became more prominent in the 19th century, as timber production and woodworking gained popularity. The recognition of knotholes in lumber as both defects and aesthetic features has evolved, leading to their consideration in both practical applications and artistic uses.