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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Knotted :: Knotted (imp. & p. p.) of Kno.
Polygonaceous :: Polygonaceous (a.) Of or pertaining to a natural order of apetalous plants (Polygonaceae), of which the knotweeds (species of Polygonum) are the type, and which includes also the docks (Rumex), the buckwheat, rhubarb, sea grape (Coccoloba), and several other genera..
Knot :: Knot (v. i.) To form knots or joints, as in a cord, a plant, etc.; to become entangled..
Node :: Node (n.) A knot, a knob; a protuberance; a swelling..
Loosen :: Loosen (v. t.) To make loose; to free from tightness, tension, firmness, or fixedness; to make less dense or compact; as, to loosen a string, or a knot; to loosen a rock in the earth..
Knot :: Knot (n.) A protuberant joint in a plant.
Knurry :: Knurry (a.) Full of knots.
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..
Knottiness :: Knottiness (n.) The quality or state of being knotty or full of knots.
Scirrhous :: Scirrhous (a.) Proceeding from scirrhus; of the nature of scirrhus; indurated; knotty; as, scirrhous affections; scirrhous disease..
Topknot :: Topknot (n.) A small Europen flounder (Rhoumbus punctatus). The name is also applied to allied species.
Node :: Node (n.) The point at which the lines of a funicular machine meet from different angular directions; -- called also knot.
Knot :: Knot (n.) Something not easily solved; an intricacy; a difficulty; a perplexity; a problem.
Stopper :: Stopper (n.) A short piece of rope having a knot at one or both ends, with a lanyard under the knot, -- used to secure something..
Tye :: Tye (n.) A knot; a tie.
Tress :: Tress (n.) Fig.: A knot or festoon, as of flowers..
Noils :: Noils (n. pl.) Waste and knots of wool removed by the comb; combings.
Cicisbeo :: Cicisbeo (n.) A knot of silk or ribbon attached to a fan, walking stick, etc..
Abnodate :: Abnodate (v. t.) To clear (tress) from knots.
Kink :: Kink (v. i.) To wind into a kink; to knot or twist spontaneously upon itself, as a rope or thread..
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