Definition of knot

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Knot (n.) A nautical mile, or 6080.27 feet; as, when a ship goes eight miles an hour, her speed is said to be eight knots..

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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..
Ochreated :: Ochreated (a.) Provided with ochrea, or sheathformed stipules, as the rhubarb, yellow dock, and knotgrass..
Knot :: Knot (n.) A bond of union; a connection; a tie.
Node :: Node (n.) The knot, intrigue, or plot of a piece..
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..
Snub :: Snub (n.) A knot; a protuberance; a song.
Gordian :: Gordian (a.) Pertaining to Gordius, king of Phrygia, or to a knot tied by him; hence, intricate; complicated; inextricable..
Burr :: Burr (n.) The knot at the bottom of an antler. See Bur, n., 8..
Clear :: Clear (superl.) Without defect or blemish, such as freckles or knots; as, a clear complexion; clear lumber..
Grayback :: Grayback (n.) The redbreasted sandpiper or knot.
Knurry :: Knurry (a.) Full of knots.
Skein :: Skein (n.) A quantity of yarn, thread, or the like, put up together, after it is taken from the reel, -- usually tied in a sort of knot..
Knotted :: Knotted (imp. & p. p.) of Kno.
Knarry :: Knarry (a.) Knotty; gnarled.
Bow :: Bow (v. t.) An ornamental knot, with projecting loops, formed by doubling a ribbon or string..
Tye :: Tye (n.) A knot; a tie.
Knot :: Knot (n.) The point on which the action of a story depends; the gist of a matter.
Topknot :: Topknot (n.) A small Europen flounder (Rhoumbus punctatus). The name is also applied to allied species.
Tortulous :: Tortulous (a.) Swelled out at intervals like a knotted cord.
Wapp :: Wapp (n.) A rope with wall knots in it with which the shrouds are set taut.
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