Word: knot
Word origin: Old English cnotta, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch knot .
Phonetic:
nɒtListen:
a fastening made by looping a piece of string, rope, or something similar on itself and tightening it. Example: tie a knot at the end of the cord
a tangled mass in something such as hair or wool.
a knob, protuberance, or node in a stem, branch, or root.
an unpleasant feeling of tightness or tension in a part of the body. Example: her stomach was in knots as she unlocked the door
a small tightly packed group of people. Example: a knot of spectators was gathering
a unit of speed equivalent to one nautical mile per hour, used especially of ships, aircraft, or winds.
fasten with a knot. Example: the scarves were knotted loosely around their throats
make (something, especially hair) tangled. Example: the shampoo knotted my hair terribly
cause (a muscle) to become tense and hard.
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