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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Tie :: Tie (v. t.) A knot of hair, as at the back of a wig..
Wapp :: Wapp (n.) A rope with wall knots in it with which the shrouds are set taut.
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..
Knot :: Knot (n.) A knob, lump, swelling, or protuberance..
Burl :: Burl (v. t.) To dress or finish up (cloth); to pick knots, burs, loose threads, etc., from, as in finishing cloth..
Mesh :: Mesh (n.) The opening or space inclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot, or the threads inclosing such a space; network; a net..
Sea Snipe :: Sea snipe () A sandpiper, as the knot and dunlin..
Cicisbeo :: Cicisbeo (n.) A knot of silk or ribbon attached to a fan, walking stick, etc..
Tie :: Tie (v. t.) To form, as a knot, by interlacing or complicating a cord; also, to interlace, or form a knot in; as, to tie a cord to a tree; to knit; to knot..
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..
Knurry :: Knurry (a.) Full of knots.
Knotberry :: Knotberry (n.) The cloudberry (Rudus Chamaemorus); -- so called from its knotted stems.
Favor :: Favor (n.) A gift or represent; something bestowed as an evidence of good will; a token of love; a knot of ribbons; something worn as a token of affection; as, a marriage favor is a bunch or knot of white ribbons or white flowers worn at a wedding..
Knit :: Knit (v. i.) To form a fabric by interlacing yarn or thread; to weave by making knots or loops.
Knot :: Knot (n.) A protuberant joint in a plant.
Tress :: Tress (n.) A braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet..
Noils :: Noils (n. pl.) Waste and knots of wool removed by the comb; combings.
Knotty :: Knotty (superl.) Hard; rugged; as, a knotty head..
Snakeweed :: Snakeweed (n.) A kind of knotweed (Polygonum Bistorta).
Bob :: Bob (n.) A knot or short curl of hair; also, a bob wig..
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