Definition of knot

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Knot (v. i.) To form knots or joints, as in a cord, a plant, etc.; to become entangled..

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Bend :: Bend (n.) A knot by which one rope is fastened to another or to an anchor, spar, or post..
Knot :: Knot (v. i.) To copulate; -- said of toads.
Snub :: Snub (n.) A knot; a protuberance; a song.
Knarred :: Knarred (a.) Knotty; gnarled.
Wing :: Wing (n.) An ornament worn on the shoulder; a small epaulet or shoulder knot.
Node :: Node (n.) The point at which the lines of a funicular machine meet from different angular directions; -- called also knot.
Wale :: Wale (n.) A wale knot, or wall 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..
Fasten :: Fasten (a.) To fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.; as, to fasten a chain to the feet; to fasten a door or window..
Nowed :: Nowed (a.) Knotted; tied in a knot, as a serpent..
Nowes :: Nowes (n. pl.) The marriage knot.
Sleave :: Sleave (n.) The knotted or entangled part of silk or thread.
Tress :: Tress (n.) Fig.: A knot or festoon, as of flowers..
Hitch :: Hitch (v. t.) To hook; to catch or fasten as by a hook or a knot; to make fast, unite, or yoke; as, to hitch a horse, or a halter..
Knotted :: Knotted (a.) Interwoven; matted; entangled.
Knarled :: Knarled (a.) Knotted. See Gnarled.
Gordian :: Gordian (a.) Pertaining to Gordius, king of Phrygia, or to a knot tied by him; hence, intricate; complicated; inextricable..
Polygonum :: Polygonum (n.) A genus of plants embracing a large number of species, including bistort, knotweed, smartweed, etc..
Tight :: Tight (superl.) Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open; as, tight cloth; a tight knot..
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..
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