Knots Meaning in English
word · lemma: knot
Definition
'Knots' are the plural of 'knot', which are ties made by looping and fastening rope, string, or similar materials. It also refers to a unit of speed used in navigation, equal to one nautical mile per hour.
Usage & Nuances
Common in contexts involving ropes, shoelaces, or sailing. In sailing and aviation, 'knots' always refers to speed; elsewhere, it means physical ties. Do not confuse with 'nodes' (points in a network). Often used in idioms: 'tie the knot' (get married), 'in knots' (anxious or tangled).
Example Sentences
She tied two knots to keep the package secure.
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My shoelaces always come undone because I can't make tight knots.
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The sailor practiced making different knots with rope.
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The wind picked up and the boat was moving at 10 knots.
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His stomach was in knots before the job interview.
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There were so many knots in the necklace, it took an hour to untangle it.
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