Knothole Meaning in English
word
ˈnɑtˌhoʊl
NAHT-hohl
ˈnɒthəʊl
NOT-hohl
Definition
A knothole is a small hole in a piece of wood where a knot from a branch used to be.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly refers to wood or wooden surfaces, especially in fences or old boards. Sometimes used metaphorically (e.g. 'peeking through a knothole' for looking secretly). Rare outside woodworking contexts.
Spanish: agujero de nudoPortuguese (BR): buraco de nóPortuguese (PT): buraco de nóChinese (Simplified): 节眼孔Chinese (Traditional): 節眼孔Hindi: गांठ का छेदArabic: ثقب العقدةBengali: গিঁটছিদ্র - গিঁটের গর্তRussian: сучковое отверстиеJapanese: 節穴（ふしあな）Vietnamese: lỗ mắt gỗKorean: 옹이구멍Turkish: budak deliğiUrdu: گرہ کا سوراخIndonesian: lubang simpul
Example Sentences
There is a knothole in the fence.
basic
A small bird flew out of the knothole.
basic
He looked through the knothole to see inside.
basic
The old barn has knotholes that let in little beams of light.
natural
Kids would peek through the knothole to watch the game for free.
natural
That table's got a big knothole right in the middle—gives it character!
natural