Knot
noun
A fastening made by looping a piece of string, rope, or something similar on itself and tightening it.
He tied a knot in the rope to stop it from slipping.
Often appears as...
- tie a knot
- knot in a rope
noun
A hard lump of tissue in an organism.
She felt a knot of muscles in her neck.
Often appears as...
- muscle knot
- knot in a tree
noun
A unit of speed used in aviation and maritime contexts, equal to one nautical mile per hour.
The ship was traveling at fifteen knots.
Often appears as...
- fifteen knots
- knots per hour
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A group of people or things.
A knot of people gathered at the corner.
Often appears as...
- knot of people
- knot of trees
verb
To make a knot in; to secure with a knot.
I knotted the ends of the scarf to prevent fraying.
Often appears as...
- knot the ends
- knot a scarf
noun
A fastening made by looping a piece of string, rope, or something similar on itself and tightening it.
He tied a knot in the rope to stop it from slipping.
Often appears as...
- tie a knot
- knot in a rope
noun
A hard lump of tissue in an organism.
She felt a knot of muscles in her neck.
Often appears as...
- muscle knot
- knot in a tree
noun
A unit of speed used in aviation and maritime contexts, equal to one nautical mile per hour.
The ship was traveling at fifteen knots.
Often appears as...
- fifteen knots
- knots per hour
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A group of people or things.
A knot of people gathered at the corner.
Often appears as...
- knot of people
- knot of trees
verb
To make a knot in; to secure with a knot.
I knotted the ends of the scarf to prevent fraying.
Often appears as...
- knot the ends
- knot a scarf
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Knots involve specific hand movements and are physical; think 'twist' and 'pull'.
She learned to knot balloons into animals.
Pro Tip 2/2Secure and Tighten
'Knot' usually means to make something more secure by tying.
He knotted the bag tightly to avoid spills.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Knots involve specific hand movements and are physical; think 'twist' and 'pull'.
She learned to knot balloons into animals.
Pro Tip 2/2Secure and Tighten
'Knot' usually means to make something more secure by tying.
He knotted the bag tightly to avoid spills.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Knots involve specific hand movements and are physical; think 'twist' and 'pull'.
She learned to knot balloons into animals.
Pro Tip 2/2Secure and Tighten
'Knot' usually means to make something more secure by tying.
He knotted the bag tightly to avoid spills.
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Video examples
Unsung Heroes of Everest...
They're jumping in the river of money and a lot of these guys they might be able to keep up and they might have the lung capacity and they might be strong but some of these guys actually don't know how to tie knots. And they don't know how to set up anchors. So people leave the school really competent and safe. They practice rescues and wilderness first-aid.
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Risk Takers: Extreme...
And, he and I had worked at a summer camp for years together and we had always taught the kids, "Oh, this is how you do this cool trick knot, a one-handed bowline, and if you ever fall off a cliff, - with one hand on the rope... - it'll save your life." And so that was how we got kids to get excited about it.
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What's the definition of...
into a cosmological construct of knowledge. And let's be honest, we need some logical cosmic order, otherwise we'd have pure chaos. Chaos can be rough, so we build a thing that we call reality. Now think about logic and logos, that tight knot connecting a word and truth.
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How to tie your shoes PIPE...
There it the strong form of the shoe knot. Now, in keeping with today's theme, I'd like to point out -- something you already know -- that sometimes a small advantage someplace in life can yield tremendous results someplace else. Live long and prosper.
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Filming Wildlife...
maybe not observe something but record something that's never been seen before never been recorded before i think there's a b on my ear is there a b on my ear there's a net on your ear oh it's a knot
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Tiger Shark vs....
stamina and skill to take flight as you can see this is easier said than done the closer they get to adulthood the more pressure there is on them to fly the fledgling arrow knots turn into the
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Amazing Animal...
either eat it or bury it secretly but the thief hasn't abandoned her life of crime spy squirrel has a new knot one with a camera theft is such an easy option around a
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Sneaky Squirrels Steal...
either eat it or bury it secretly but the thief hasn't abandoned her life of crime spy squirrel has a new knot one with a camera theft is such an easy option around a
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The science of stage...
Palms sweaty, heart racing, stomach in knots. You can't cry for help. Not only is your throat too tight to breathe,
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Threads That Speak: How...
that used knots to represent numbers. A Quipu is the accountance of life.
Video examples
Unsung Heroes of Everest...
They're jumping in the river of money and a lot of these guys they might be able to keep up and they might have the lung capacity and they might be strong but some of these guys actually don't know how to tie knots. And they don't know how to set up anchors. So people leave the school really competent and safe. They practice rescues and wilderness first-aid.
Video examples
Risk Takers: Extreme...
And, he and I had worked at a summer camp for years together and we had always taught the kids, "Oh, this is how you do this cool trick knot, a one-handed bowline, and if you ever fall off a cliff, - with one hand on the rope... - it'll save your life." And so that was how we got kids to get excited about it.
Video examples
What's the definition of...
into a cosmological construct of knowledge. And let's be honest, we need some logical cosmic order, otherwise we'd have pure chaos. Chaos can be rough, so we build a thing that we call reality. Now think about logic and logos, that tight knot connecting a word and truth.
Video examples
How to tie your shoes PIPE...
There it the strong form of the shoe knot. Now, in keeping with today's theme, I'd like to point out -- something you already know -- that sometimes a small advantage someplace in life can yield tremendous results someplace else. Live long and prosper.
Video examples
Filming Wildlife...
maybe not observe something but record something that's never been seen before never been recorded before i think there's a b on my ear is there a b on my ear there's a net on your ear oh it's a knot
Video examples
Tiger Shark vs....
stamina and skill to take flight as you can see this is easier said than done the closer they get to adulthood the more pressure there is on them to fly the fledgling arrow knots turn into the
Video examples
Amazing Animal...
either eat it or bury it secretly but the thief hasn't abandoned her life of crime spy squirrel has a new knot one with a camera theft is such an easy option around a
Video examples
Sneaky Squirrels Steal...
either eat it or bury it secretly but the thief hasn't abandoned her life of crime spy squirrel has a new knot one with a camera theft is such an easy option around a
Video examples
The science of stage...
Palms sweaty, heart racing, stomach in knots. You can't cry for help. Not only is your throat too tight to breathe,
Video examples
Threads That Speak: How...
that used knots to represent numbers. A Quipu is the accountance of life.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Dallas Roberts
American Actor
I find that on serialized television it's wiser to hit the ground and look forward, and take the cues from the writers and the events happening, otherwise you just tie yourself in knots.
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Michelle Dockery
English Actress
For years, I was often afraid to speak up when I didn't fully understand a script. I'd tie myself in knots.
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Ashley Roberts
American Musician
I love a long, deep-tissue massage where they really get in there and remove the knots!
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Stefano Gabbana
Italian Designer
In my whole life, I've worn black tie three times. I can't tie the knot myself.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
American President
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.
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Namrata Shirodkar
Indian Actress
I had many luxuries in life, even before I tied the knot.
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Ted Shackelford
American Actor
Knots Landing is the best thing that ever happened to me.
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Bill Burr
American Comedian
When I watch 'Breaking Bad,' my stomach is in knots.
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Jean Toomer
American Author
We learn the rope of life by untying its knots.
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Zendaya
American Actress
Top knots are the easiest thing to create.
Quote examples
Dallas Roberts
American Actor
I find that on serialized television it's wiser to hit the ground and look forward, and take the cues from the writers and the events happening, otherwise you just tie yourself in knots.
Quote examples
Michelle Dockery
English Actress
For years, I was often afraid to speak up when I didn't fully understand a script. I'd tie myself in knots.
Quote examples
Ashley Roberts
American Musician
I love a long, deep-tissue massage where they really get in there and remove the knots!
Quote examples
Stefano Gabbana
Italian Designer
In my whole life, I've worn black tie three times. I can't tie the knot myself.
Quote examples
Franklin D. Roosevelt
American President
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.
Quote examples
Namrata Shirodkar
Indian Actress
I had many luxuries in life, even before I tied the knot.
Quote examples
Ted Shackelford
American Actor
Knots Landing is the best thing that ever happened to me.
Quote examples
Bill Burr
American Comedian
When I watch 'Breaking Bad,' my stomach is in knots.
Quote examples
Jean Toomer
American Author
We learn the rope of life by untying its knots.
Quote examples
Zendaya
American Actress
Top knots are the easiest thing to create.
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