Definition of knot

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Knot (n.) A knob, lump, swelling, or protuberance..

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Tangle :: Tangle (v.) A knot of threads, or other thing, united confusedly, or so interwoven as not to be easily disengaged; a snarl; as, hair or yarn in tangles; a tangle of vines and briers. Used also figuratively..
Knotwort :: Knotwort (n.) A small, herbaceous, trailing plant, of the genus Illecebrum (I. verticillatum)..
Knurled :: Knurled (a.) Full of knots; gnarled.
Snub :: Snub (n.) A knot; a protuberance; a song.
Nodous :: Nodous (a.) Nodose; knotty; knotted.
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..
Nodular :: Nodular (a.) Of, pertaining to, or in the form of, a nodule or knot..
Nodosity :: Nodosity (n.) A knot; a node.
Untie :: Untie (v. t.) To loosen, as something interlaced or knotted; to disengage the parts of; as, to untie a knot..
Reglet :: Reglet (n.) A flat, narrow molding, used chiefly to separate the parts or members of compartments or panels from one another, or doubled, turned, and interlaced so as to form knots, frets, or other ornaments. See Illust. (12) of Column..
Noose :: Noose (n.) A running knot, or loop, which binds the closer the more it is drawn..
Knot :: Knot (n.) A bond of union; a connection; a tie.
Tangle :: Tangle (n.) To unite or knit together confusedly; to interweave or interlock, as threads, so as to make it difficult to unravel the knot; to entangle; to ravel..
Joint :: "Joint (n.) The part or space included between two joints, knots, nodes, or articulations; as, a joint of cane or of a grass stem; a joint of the leg..
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..
Jointed :: "Jointed (a.) Having joints; articulated; full of nodes; knotty; as, a jointed doll; jointed structure..
Knotted :: Knotted (imp. & p. p.) of Kno.
Knotting :: Knotting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Kno.
Triple :: Triple (a.) Consisting of three united; multiplied by three; threefold; as, a triple knot; a triple tie..
Knot :: Knot (n.) See Node.
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