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Definition knot in British English

knot noun

[countable] noun
/nɒt/
1

a point where string, rope, or cloth is tied together, or is twisted together and pulled tight

Example

Can you tie a knot in the end of this thread?

Synonyms and related words
bow granny knot knot
1.1

a lump in fibre, string, or hair where it has become twisted together

Example

I've got my shoelaces in a knot.

Example

Let's get those knots out of your hair.

Synonyms and related words
billow block cloud
1.2

a particular way of twisting or tying rope or string together

Synonyms and related words
bow granny knot knot
2

an unpleasant tight feeling, especially in your stomach, that you get when you are afraid, excited, or worried

Example

a little knot of fear

Synonyms and related words
nomophobia fear fright worry concern stress
3

a round hard place in a piece of wood where a branch grew

Synonyms and related words
bark blossom bole
4

a small group of people or things

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cadre cell chosen few
5

a woman's hairstyle with the hair tied into a round shape

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Afro bangs beehive
6

a unit for measuring the speed of ships, aircraft, and wind, equal to one nautical mile per hour

Synonyms and related words
acceleration knot kph
Definition knot in British English