knot

Meaning

to tie in a knot; to fasten with loops and turns

a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood

A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar.

Example Sentences

She knotted the rope securely.

The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.

She tied the ribbon into a neat knot.

Example Expressions

tie the knot

Synonyms

tie, bind, fasten, secure, fastening, loop, twist, bond

Entry 1

tie, bind, fasten, secure

Entry 2

tie, fastening, loop, twist

Entry 3

tie, loop, twist, fastening, bond

Antonyms

untie, loosen, unfasten, free, untied rope, loose end, straight line, loose, release

Entry 1

untie, loosen, unfasten, free

Entry 2

untied rope, loose end, straight line

Entry 3

loose, untie, release

Collocations

tie a knot, knot together, nautical knot, loose knot, tight knot, sailor's knot, knot in rope, knot problem

Entry 1

tie a knot, knot together, nautical knot, loose knot, tight knot

Entry 2

tie a knot, tight knot, sailor's knot

Entry 3

tight knot, tie a knot, knot in rope, knot problem