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1a join made by tying together two pieces or ends of string, rope, etc. to tie a knot Tie the two ropes together with a knot. (figurative) hair full of knots and tangles (= twisted in a way that is difficult to comb) Sailors had to know lots of different knots.
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of hair - 2a way of twisting hair into a small round shape at the back of the head She had her hair in a knot.
- 3a hard round spot in a piece of wood where there was once a branch group of people
- 4a small group of people standing close together Little knots of people had gathered at the entrance. of muscles
- 5a tight, hard feeling in the stomach, throat, etc. caused by nerves, anger, etc. My stomach was in knots. I could feel a knot of fear in my throat. speed of boat/plane
- 6a unit for measuring the speed of boats and aircraft; one nautical mile per hour Idioms
in string/rope
to get married
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