Knot Definition
knot
noun
- a tight cluster of people or things; "a small knot of women listened to his sermon"; "the bird had a knot of feathers forming a crest"
- any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object
- a hard cross-grained round piece of wood in a board where a branch emerged; "the saw buckled when it hit a knot"
- something twisted and tight and swollen; "their muscles stood out in knots"; "the old man's fists were two great gnarls"; "his stomach was in knots"
- a unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1,852 meters; historically based on the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude
- soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design
- a sandpiper that breeds in the Arctic and winters in the southern hemisphere
verb
- make into knots; make knots out of; "She knotted her fingers"
- tie or fasten into a knot; "knot the shoelaces"
- tangle or complicate; "a ravelled story"
"Knot" in song lyrics
See how knot is used in real songs:
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"On these tricks off the knot"
2nd II None f/ AMG, DJ Quik — Up in Da Club -
"scheme on a brother for a knot"
3rd Bass — Brooklyn-Queens -
"true indeed, y'all needs a speed knot"
3rd Bass — Come In
Words that rhyme with knot
Usage tips for "knot"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "knot" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for knot to find words that pair well.