Definition of knot

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Knot (n.) A fastening together of the pars or ends of one or more threads, cords, ropes, etc., by any one of various ways of tying or entangling..

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Quipu :: Quipu (n.) A contrivance employed by the ancient Peruvians, Mexicans, etc., as a substitute for writing and figures, consisting of a main cord, from which hung at certain distances smaller cords of various colors, each having a special meaning, as silver, gold, corn, soldiers. etc. Single, double, and triple knots were tied in the smaller cords, representing definite numbers. It was chiefly used for arithmetical purposes, and to register important facts and events..
Nowed :: Nowed (a.) Knotted; tied in a knot, as a serpent..
Knotted :: Knotted (a.) Having intersecting lines or figures.
Topknot :: Topknot (n.) A small Europen flounder (Rhoumbus punctatus). The name is also applied to allied species.
Sea Snipe :: Sea snipe () A sandpiper, as the knot and dunlin..
Hitch :: Hitch (n.) A knot or noose in a rope which can be readily undone; -- intended for a temporary fastening; as, a half hitch; a clove hitch; a timber hitch, etc..
Knotless :: Knotless (a.) Free from knots; without knots.
Knotted :: Knotted (imp. & p. p.) of Kno.
Bob :: Bob (n.) A knot of worms, or of rags, on a string, used in angling, as for eels; formerly, a worm suitable for bait..
Multinodate :: Multinodate (a.) Having many knots or nodes.
Knot :: Knot (v. t.) To entangle or perplex; to puzzle.
Undo :: Undo (v. t.) To loose; to open; to take to piece; to unfasten; to untie; hence, to unravel; to solve; as, to undo a knot; to undo a puzzling question; to undo a riddle..
Nodated :: Nodated (a.) Knotted.
Knottiness :: Knottiness (n.) The quality or state of being knotty or full of knots.
Burl :: Burl (v. t.) To dress or finish up (cloth); to pick knots, burs, loose threads, etc., from, as in finishing cloth..
Finial :: Finial (n.) The knot or bunch of foliage, or foliated ornament, that forms the upper extremity of a pinnacle in Gothic architecture; sometimes, the pinnacle itself..
Knotty :: Knotty (superl.) Full of knots; knotted; having many knots; as, knotty timber; a knotty rope..
Nodation :: Nodation (n.) Act of making a knot, or state of being knotted..
Knotweed :: Knotweed (n.) See Knot/rass.
Nodular :: Nodular (a.) Of, pertaining to, or in the form of, a nodule or knot..
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