knot

[not] / nɒt /

NOUN

bow, loop

Synonyms

STRONGEST

screw tangle

STRONG

bond braid bunch coil connection contortion entanglement gnarl helix hitch joint kink ligament ligature link mat nexus perplexity rosette snag snarl spiral splice tie twirl twist warp whirl whorl yoke

WEAK

vinculum

NOUN

lump; crowd

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clump cluster mob swarm

STRONG

aggregation assemblage assortment band bunch circle clique collection company crew gang gathering group heap mass pack pile set squad tuft

Antonyms

STRONG

individual

WEAK

line

VERB

weave, complicate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

knit

STRONG

bind cord entangle loop secure tat tether tie

Antonyms

STRONG

loose loosen unfasten untie

WEAK

unknot

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

We’d built it up with brush and pine knots to dry out these two, and Charlie’s dunking seemed some solace to Lloyd.

From Literature

But Oslak had tied the knots securely, and Wolf couldn’t seem to get his jaws around them.

From Literature

Asked about rumours they had tied the knot, she joked: "Really? I haven't seen any of them".

From BBC

The knot inside me tightened as I moved to stand behind a tall yokeback chair.

From Literature

My name works its way out of his mouth in a tangled knot.

From Literature