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barrel and figure-eight knots
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n.
    1. A compact intersection of interlaced material, such as cord, ribbon, or rope.
    2. A fastening made by tying together lengths of material, such as rope, in a prescribed way.
  2. A decorative bow of ribbon, fabric, or braid.
  3. A unifying bond, especially a marriage bond.
  4. A tight cluster of persons or things: a knot of onlookers.
  5. A feeling of tightness: a knot of fear in my stomach.
  6. A complex problem.
    1. A hard place or lump, especially on a tree, at a point from which a stem or branch grows.
    2. The round, often darker cross section of such a lump as it appears on a piece of cut lumber. Also called node.
  8. A protuberant growth or swelling in a tissue: a knot in a gland.
    1. Nautical. A division on a log line used to measure the speed of a ship.
    2. (Abbr. kn. or kt.) A unit of speed, one nautical mile per hour, approximately 1.85 kilometers (1.15 statute miles) per hour.
    3. A distance of one nautical mile.

v., knot·ted, knot·ting, knots.

v.tr.
  1. To tie in or fasten with a knot or knots.
  2. To snarl or entangle.
  3. To cause to form a knot or knots.
v.intr.
  1. To form a knot or knots.
  2. To become snarled or entangled.

[Middle English, from Old English cnotta.]

USAGE NOTE   In nautical usage knot is a unit of speed, not of distance, and has a built-in meaning of “per hour.” Therefore, a ship would strictly be said to travel at ten knots (not ten knots per hour).


knot2 (nŏt) pronunciation
n.

Either of two migratory sandpipers (Calidris canutus or C. tenuirostris) that breed in Arctic regions.

[Middle English, of Scandinavian origin.]


 
 
Thesaurus: knot

noun

  1. That which unites or binds: bond, ligament, ligature, link, nexus, tie, vinculum, yoke. See connect.
  2. A number of individuals making up or considered a unit: array, band2, batch, bevy, body, bunch, bundle, clump, cluster, clutch2, collection, group, lot, party, set2. See group.
  3. Something that is intricately and often bewilderingly complex: cat's cradle, entanglement, jungle, labyrinth, maze, mesh (often used in plural), morass, skein, snarl2, tangle, web. See simple/complex.
  4. A part that protrudes or extends outward: bulge, jut, knob, overhang, projection, protrusion, protuberance. See convex/concave.
  5. An unevenness or elevation on a surface: bump, hump, knob, lump1, nub, protuberance. See convex/concave.
  6. A small raised area of skin resulting from a light blow or an insect sting, for example: bump, bunch, lump1, swelling. See convex/concave.

verb

    To make fast or firmly fixed, as by means of a cord or rope: bind, fasten, secure, tie, tie up. See keep/release, tighten/loosen.

 
Antonyms: knot

n

Definition: bow, loop
Antonyms: line

v

Definition: weave, complicate
Antonyms: unknot, untie

 
US Military Dictionary: knot

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n. 1. a unit of speed equivalent to one nautical mile per hour, used especially of ships, aircraft, and winds.

2. a length marked by knots on a log line, as a measure of speed: some days the vessel logged 12 knots.

See the Introduction, Abbreviations and Pronunciation for further details.

 
Measures and Units: knot

length See below.

speed 1 nautical mile per hour.

Internat 1955 1.852 km·h-1 (0.514 4~ m·s-1, 1.687 8~ ft s-1, 1.1508~ m.p.h.). The 1978 decision of the CIPM considering it acceptable to continue to use the knot with the SI still stands.

UK To 1975, 6 080 ft·h-1 (1.853 2 km·h-1, 0.514 77~ m·s-1, 1.151 5~ m.p.h.).

USA To 1954, 6 080.2 ft·h-1 (1.853 2 km·h-1, 0.514 79~ m·s-1, 1.151 6~ m.p.h.).

The term relates to knotted markers at regular intervals on the log line, this being drawn out from a ship's stern by a float that would effectively stay fixed (relative to the sea rather than earthly position, hence measuring speed relative to the surface currents rather than the map). It was common in earlier times to have a sand-glass of appropriate duration against which to count the knots being drawn out, e.g. a 28-second timer and knots tied at nearly 4 fathoms spacing (correctly 3.985 2~ fathom, 14.41~ m, 47.29~ ft) would give a direct result in knots. As a unit of length, the term knot applies to this distance. (However, confusion sometimes results in the term being used to mean the nautical mile, with the speed expressed in knots per hour; such usage is grossly erroneous.)

 
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia: knot

Examples of common knots.
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Examples of common knots. (credit: © Merriam-Webster Inc.)
In cording, the interlacement of parts of one or more ropes, cords, or other pliable materials, commonly used to bind objects together. Knots have existed from the time humans first used vines and cordlike fibers to bind stone heads to wood in primitive axes, and were also used in the making of nets and traps. Knot making became sophisticated when it began to be used in the ropes, or rigging, that controlled the sails of early sailing vessels, and thus became the province of sailors. Knots are still depended on by campers and hikers, mountaineers, fishermen, and weavers, among others.

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English Folklore: knots

Have long figured in magic. It was widely held that by tying three (or nine) knots on a lace or thread, witches could render a man impotent; according to the astrologer Simon Forman early in the 17th century, this was done during the wedding ceremony itself, with the words ‘Whom God hath joined together let the Devil separate; sara till these knots be undone’. Similarly, as told in the ballad ‘Willie's Lady’, a witch might prevent a woman in labour from giving birth by secretly knotting her hair ribbons (Opie and Tatem, 1989: 220-1; F. J. Child, English and Scottish Ballads, no. 6). It was believed witches would ‘sell the wind’ to sailors in a cord with three knots; untying the first would bring a fine breeze, the second a high wind, the third a destructive storm; this is usually told of witches abroad—in Scandinavia, Scotland, the Isle of Man, or Ireland—rather than in home ports (Opie and Tatem, 1989: 446-7).

Knotting one's garter was a relatively simple form of divination, which unlike most could be practised on any night of the year, to reveal one's destined partner in a dream. Aubrey's recipe is to tie one's left garter to one's right stocking and recite the following verses, making a further knot at each comma: ‘This knot I knit, To know the thing, I know not yet, That I may see, The man (woman) that shall my husband (wife) be, How he goes, And what he wears, And what he does, all days, and years’ (Aubrey, 1696: 131-2). Knotted threads were also used as cures for whooping cough, sprains, nosebleed, and warts; in the first three cases they were worn by the patient, but for the last they were touched to each wart and then thrown away to decay (Opie and Tatem, 1989: 221-4).

 
Architecture: knot


1. In medieval architecture, a bunch of leaves, flowers, or similar ornament, as the bosses at the intersections of ribs, and bunches of foliage in capitals.
2. An ornamental design resembling cords which are interlaced.
3. The hard, cross-grained mass of wood formed in a trunk at the place where a branch joins the trunk.
4. In fabric construction, the presence of an imperfection that will cause a surface irregularity.

 
Psychoanalysis: Knot

Jacques Lacan used a topological structure of the knot to define the relationship of the symbolic, the real, and the imaginary.

In particular, he referred to the structure of rings on the coat of arms of the Borromei family. After introducing this notion on February 9, 1972, in his seminar ". . . ou pire" (. . . or worse), he made the knot a central focus of his theory.

In mathematical terms, a knot is a simple closed curve (Jordan's curve). Lacan mainly considered two nodal structures (Figure 1):

  • The Borromean Knot: three component loops joined together in such a way that when one loop is cut the other two are no longer connected;
  • The clover-leaf knot: the three components have been connected together into a single continuous loop.

For Lacan, the knot symbolizes the Imaginary. As an imaginary construct, it gives consistency to the symbolic. Taken symbolically, the knot represents the undecidability of the real or imaginary.

The knot is an object located in space. A two-dimensional representation of it is made by means of crossings over or under. The knot's structure is determined by what crosses over or under what. However, the knot's structure is not dependent on its representation. Indeed, it was to translate representation into structure that an algebraic writing system for knots was developed. This writing system was refined over the course of the twentieth century and gradually made it possible to distinguish among different types of knots. In this system, the knot's topological loops become letters (in the form of polynomials). This marks the fact that the knot originates in the lost letter.

In Lacan's spoken lectures, the knot functioned first and foremost as a piece of writing. This called into question of the relationship between speech and writing, and showed that "writeability" is essential to the formation of the unconscious (Sigmund Freud's "Letter 52" to Wilhelm Fliess). "The unconscious can only be expressed in knots of language" (Lacan).

Bibliography

Darmon, Marc. Essais sur la topologie lacanienne. Paris:Éditions de l'A.F.I., 1990.

Freud, Sigmund. (1950a [1896]). Letter 52. Stratification of memory traces. SE, 1: 234-240.

Lacan, Jacques. (1971-1972). Le séminaire Livre XIX: . . . Ou pire. Unpublished.

——. (2002). The instance of the letter in the unconscious, or Reason since Freud. InÉcrits: A selection (pp. 138-168). (Bruce Fink, Trans.). New York: W. W. Norton. (Original work published 1966)

—HENRI CESBRON LAVAU

 
Veterinary Dictionary: knot

1. an intertwining of the ends or parts of one or more threads, sutures, or strips of cloth. See square knot, granny knot, half-hitch knot, packet knot and surgeon's knot.
2. in anatomy, a knob-like swelling or protuberance.

Types of knots. By permission from Fossum TW, Small Animal surgery, Mosby, 2001
 
Unit Conversions: knots

To convert from knots to:

feet/hr, multiply by 6080.
kilometers/hr, multiply by 1.852.
nautical miles/hr, multiply by 1.
statute miles/hr, multiply by 1.151.
yards/hr, multiply by 2025.73.
feet/sec, multiply by 1.6878.

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Wood Glossary: Knot

circular portion of a board or veneer that was once the base of a branch or twig growing from the trunk of a tree.

 
Word Tutor: knot
pronunciation

IN BRIEF: A fastening made by tying together lengths of material, such as rope, in a prescribed way.

pronunciation He learned to tie twenty knots for his scout badge.

Tutor's tip: If "not" (an expression of negation) for the "knot" (a fastening that binds together rope or chord, etc.) the rope would have broke and our efforts been naught.

 
Wikipedia: knot


A knot is a method for fastening or securing linear material such as rope by tying or interweaving. It may consist of a length of one or more segments of rope, string, webbing, twine, strap or even chain interwoven so as to create in the line the ability to bind to itself or to some other object - the "load". Knots have been the subject of interest both for their ancient origins, common use, and the mathematical implications of knot theory.

Usage

There is a large variety of knots and each knot has specific properties and suitability for a range of tasks. Some knots are well-adapted to attach to particular objects such as another rope, cleat, ring, or stake. Other knots are made to bind or constrict around an object. Decorative knots usually bind to themselves to produce attractive patterns. Choosing the correct knot for the job at hand is one of the most fundamental aspects of using knots well.

Learning

The number of books, websites, videos, and other resources available to those interested in learning about knots is a testament to the value they hold for humankind. While some people possess an innate ability to look at a diagram or photo and tie the illustrated knot, for others the initial stages of learning are best accomplished by being shown knot tying methods by a person who already knows them. Knot tying skills are often transmitted by sailors, scouts, climbers, cavers, arborists, rescue professionals, fishermen, and surgeons. After mastering a few basic knots, the diagrams and photos become easier to interpret and use to continue the learning process. As more knots are learned, patterns begin to become evident in their structure and methods of tying. The learning of knots rewards practice and patience.

Applications

Knots are essential in many industrial, occupational, recreational, and domestic settings. Even simple activities such as running a load from the hardware store to home can result in disaster if a clumsy twist in a cord passes for a knot. Truckers needing to tie down a load may use a trucker's hitch, gaining mechanical advantage. Knots can save the spelunker from foolishly becoming buried under millions of tons of rock. Whatever the activity, such as sailing on the water or climbing on a cliff-side rock, learning well-tested knots prior to some hazardous activity introduces a critical measure of safety. In addition to safety, appropriate knots can prevent the necessity of cutting lines.

Knots can be applied in combination to produce complex objects such as lanyards and netting. In ropework, the frayed end of a rope is held together by a type of knot called a whipping knot. Many types of textiles use knots to repair damage. Macrame, one kind of textile, is generated exclusively through the use of knotting, instead of knits, crochets, weaves or felting. Macrame can produce self-supporting three dimensional textile structures, as well as flat work, and is often used ornamentally or decoratively.

Properties

Strength

Knots invariably weaken the rope they are made in. When knotted rope is strained to its breaking point, it almost always fails in or near the knot, unless it is defective or damaged elsewhere. The bending, crushing, and chafing forces that hold a knot in place also unevenly stress the rope fibers and ultimately lead to the reduction of strength. The exact mechanisms that cause the weakening and failure are complex and are the subject of continued study.

The relative knot strength, also called knot efficiency, is the breaking strength of a knotted rope as a proportion of the breaking strength of the rope without the knot. There are many difficulties in determining an overall numeric knot efficiency for a given knot. This is due to the many factors that can affect the results of a knot efficiency test: the type of fiber, the style of rope, the size of rope, whether it is wet or dry, how the knot is dressed before loading, how rapidly the knot is loaded, whether the knot is repeatedly loaded, and so on. With those limitations noted, most common knots have an efficiency between 40% and 80%.

While some rope splices can retain nearly the full strength of the rope when forming loops and bends, conventional knots are much more practical in most situations. Thus the prudent knot user will always allow for a large safety margin in the strength of rope chosen for a task due to the weakening effects of knots, aging, damage, shock loading, etc. In general, the safe working load is often specified as between 10% and 20% of the rated breaking strength of the rope being used.[1] For safety of life applications many other factors come into play which are beyond the current scope of this article. Experienced practitioners should alway be consulted before using ropes and knots when safety of life, limb, or property is involved.

Security

Even if the rope does not break, a knot may still fail to hold. A knot which holds firm under a variety of adverse conditions is said to be more secure than one that does not. The main ways knots fail to hold are:

Slipping

The tension from the load causes the rope to work back through the knot in the direction of the load. If this continues far enough, the working end will pass into the knot and the knot unravels and fails. This behavior can be worsened when the knot is repeatedly strained and let slack, dragged over rough terrain, or repeatedly impacted such as against a mast or flagpole.

Even with secure knots, some slippage may occur as the knot is first put under real tension. This can be dealt with by leaving plenty of rope at the working end outside of the knot and by dressing the knot cleanly and tightening it as fully as possible before loading. In some cases the use of a stopper knot or, even better, a backup knot can prevent the working end from passing through the knot, but it is generally better to use a more secure knot if one is observed to slip. In life critical uses backup knots are often added to already secure knots in order to maximize safety.

Capsizing

Capsizing (or spilling) a knot is changing its form, rearranging its parts, usually by pulling on specific ends in specific ways. Some knots when used in an inappropriate way tend to capsize easily or even spontaneously. Often the capsized form of the knot offers little resistance to slipping or unraveling. For an excellent example of a knot that capsizes dangerously, see the discussion of the reef knot used as a bend.

Sometimes a knot is intentionally capsized as a method of tying another knot, such as the "lightning method" of tying a Bowline. Some knots, such as the Carrick Bend, are generally tied in one form and then capsized to attain a stronger or more stable form.

Sliding

In knots that are meant to grip another object, failure can be defined as the knot moving relative to the object being gripped. While the knot itself does not fail, it ceases to perform the desired function. For example a simple Rolling Hitch tied around a railing and pulled parallel to the railing might hold to a certain tension and then start sliding. Sometimes this can be corrected by working-up the knot tighter before subjecting it to load but usually a knot with more wraps, or a different size or type of rope will need to be used.

Components

Knot components
Knot components
A: TurnB: Round turnC: Two round turns
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A: Turn
B: Round turn
C: Two round turns
Bight
Main article: Bight (knot)
The center part of a length of rope, string, or yarn as opposed to the ends.
  • A "bight" is any curved section, slack part, or loop between the ends of a rope.
  • The phrase "in the bight" implies a U-shaped section of rope is itself being used in making a knot. Many knots can be tied either with the end or in the bight.
Bitter end
More a ropeworker's term than a knot term, the reference is to the end of a rope that is tied off, hence the expression "to the bitter end". A bitt is a metal block with a crosspin used for tying lines to, found on docks.
Loop 
A full circle formed by passing the working end over itself. Note that the term 'loop' is also used to refer to a category of knots (see 'Categories' below).
Elbow 
Two crossing points created by an extra twist in a loop.
Standing end
The end of the rope not involved in making the knot, often shown as unfinished.
Standing part
Section of line between knot and the standing end.
Turn
Main article: Turn (knot)
  • A turn or single turn is a single pass behind or through an object.
  • A round turn is the complete encirclement of an object; requires two passes.
  • Two round turns circles the object twice; requires three passes.
Working end
The active end of a line used in making the knot. May also be called the 'running end' or 'live end'.
Working part
Section of line between knot and the working end.

Categories

The list of knots is extensive, but common properties allow for a useful system of categorization. For example, loop knots share the attribute of having some kind of an anchor point constructed on the standing end (such as a loop or overhand knot) into which the working end is easily hitched to using a round turn. An example of this is the bowline. Constricting knots often rely on friction to cinch down tight on loose bundles; an example is the Miller's knot. Knots may belong to more than one category.

Bend 
A knot uniting two lines (for knots joining two ends of the same line, see binding knots or loops). List of bends.
Binding 
A knot that restricts object(s) by making multiple winds. List of binding knots.
Coil 
Knots used to tie up lines for storage. List of coil knots.
Decorative knot 
A complex knot exhibiting repeating patterns often constructed around and enhancing an object. List of decorative knots.
Hitch 
A knot tied to a post, cable, ring, or spar. List of hitch knots.
Lashing 
A knot used to hold (usually) poles together. List of lashing knots.
Loop 
A knot used to create a closed circle in a line. List of loop knots.
Plait (or Braid)
A number of lines interwoven in a simple regular pattern. List of plait knots.
Slip (or Running) 
A knot tied with a hitch around one of its parts, contrasted. with a loop, which is closed with a bend. A slip knot can be closed, a loop remains the same size. List of slip knots.
Seizing 
A knot used to hold two lines or two parts of the same line together. List of seizing knots.
Sennit 
A number of lines interwoven in a complex pattern. List of sennit knots.
Splice 
A knot formed by interweaving strands of rope rather than whole lines. More time consuming but usually stronger than simple knots. List of splices.
Stopper 
A knot tied to hold a line through a hole. List of stopper knots.
Trick 
A knot that is used as part of a magic trick, a joke, or a puzzle. List of trick knots.
Whipping 
A binding knot used to prevent another line from fraying.

Knot theory

A trefoil knot a mathematical version of an overhand knot.
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A trefoil knot a mathematical version of an overhand knot.

Knot theory is a mathematical analysis of different types of knots. In knot theory the ends of the rope are joined together to create a mathematical knot, this prevents the knot from being undone. Various mathematical techniques are then used to classify and distinguish knots, for example the Alexander polynomial can be use to distinguish the trefoil knot from the figure-of-eight knot and the unknot (a simple circle).

References

  • Clifford W. Ashley The Ashley Book of Knots. Doubleday, New York. ISBN 0-385-04025-3
  • R.S. Lee. All The Knots You Need. Algrove Publishing. ISBN 0-921335-47-4
  • Raoul Graumont. Handbook of Knots. Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers. ISBN 0-87033-030-6
  • Cyrus L. Day. Knots & Splices. International Marine/McGraw-Hill Companies. ISBN 0-87742-252-4
  • Geoffrey Budworth (1999). The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework. Annes Publishing Limited. ISBN 1-55267-986-1
  • John Cassidy (1985). The Klutz Book of Knots. Klutz Press, Palo Alto, California. ISBN 0-932592-10-4
  • Des Pawson(2001). Pocket Guide to Knots & Splices. Produced for Propsero Books by RPC Publishing Ltd., London. ISBN 1-55267-218-2
  • Brion Toss. The Complete Rigger's Apprentice. International Marine/McGraw-Hill Companies. ISBN 0-07-064840-9
  • Allen Padgett and Bruce Smith. On Rope. National Speleological Society. ISBN 0-9615093-2-5
  • J.C. Turner and P. van de Griend (ed.) (1996). History and Science of Knots. World Scientific. ISBN 981-02-2469-9

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Translations: Translations for: Knot

Dansk (Danish)
1.
n. - knude, sløjfe, vanskelighed, intrige
v. tr. - binde, binde i knude
v. intr. - binde, binde i knude

idioms:

  • tie oneself in a knot    komme i vanskeligheder, vikle sig ind i selvmodsigelser

2.
n. - islandsk ryle

Nederlands (Dutch)
knoop, groepje, het huwelijk, knobbel, schouderlap, moeilijkheid, kern (van probleem/plot etc.), knopen, vastknopen, in de knoop raken, de gelijkmaker scoren (sport)

Français (French)
1.
n. - n¯ud, (fig) lien, n¯ud (gordien), (Naut) n¯ud, n¯ud (sur un arbre), (fig) n¯ud (d'un problème), (fig) petit groupe (de gens)
v. tr. - nouer, faire un n¯ud à
v. intr. - faire un ou des n¯ud(s)

idioms:

  • tie oneself in a knot    s'embourber

2.
n. - (Orn) bécasseau, maubèche

Deutsch (German)
1.
n. - Knoten, Achselstück, Kokarde, Verwicklung, Haufen, Verbindung
v. - knoten, verknüpfen, binden, verwirren, sich verheddern

idioms:

  • tie oneself in a knot    in Verwirrung geraten

2.
n. - (zool) Knutt, Isländischer Strandläufer

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - κόμπος, ρόζος, φιόγκος, γρόμπος, (ναυτ.) κόμβος, ναυτικό μίλι, δυσκολία, ομάδα, παρέα, (μτφ.) σφίξιμο, (μτφ.) δυσεπίλυτο πρόβλημα, δεσμός (γάμου κ.λπ.), όμιλος ανθρώπων, (μτφ.) πηγαδάκι
v. - δένω (σε) κόμπο, γρομπιάζω

idioms:

  • tie oneself in a knot    μπουρδουκλώνομαι

Italiano (Italian)
annodare, crocchia, nodo

idioms:

  • tie oneself in a knot    essere confusi e ansiosi
  • tie the knot    sposarsi

Português (Portuguese)
n. - nó (m), laço (m), amarra (f), vínculo (m), grupo (m), protuberância (f)
v. - amarrar, atar, dar nó

idioms:

  • tie oneself in a knot    encrencar-se
  • tie the knot    fazer o nó, apertar o nó

Русский (Russian)
узел, шнурок, важный момент, группа людей, судорога, союз, нарост, ком

idioms:

  • tie oneself in a knot    запутаться в чем-то
  • tie the knot    вступить в брак

Español (Spanish)
1.
n. - moño, rodete, lazo, haz, nudo
v. tr. - anudar, atar
v. intr. - anudarse, atarse

idioms:

  • tie oneself in a knot    crearse dificultades, enredarse

2.
n. - (orn) canuto, lavandera

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - kustsnäppa, knut, knop, knop (hastighet)
v. - knyta, fästa (m knut), trassla till

中文（简体） (Chinese (Simplified))
1. 结, 蝴蝶结, 花结, 节疤, 把...打结, 使密切结合, 捆扎, 打结

idioms:

  • tie oneself in a knot    对某事困惑, 使自己紧张

2. 节, 海里

中文（繁體） (Chinese (Traditional))
1.
n. - 結, 蝴蝶結, 花結, 節疤
v. tr. - 把...打結, 使密切結合, 捆紮
v. intr. - 打結

idioms:

  • tie oneself in a knot    對某事困惑, 使自己緊張

2.
n. - 節, 海里

한국어 (Korean)
1.
n. - 매듭, 얽힌 것, 무리, 결절, 곤란, 핵심, 인연
v. tr. - ~을 맺다, ~을 혹으로 만들다, 얽히게 하다, 찌푸리다
v. intr. - 얽히다, 매듭이 생기다

idioms:

  • tie oneself in a knot    매듭으로 매다

2.
n. - 붉은 어깨도요

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - 結び目, 結びひも, ちょう結び, もつれ, 節, 盛り上がり, 群れ, きずな, 縁, こぶ, 要点
v. - 結ぶ, 結び目を作る, もつれさせる

idioms:

  • surgeon's knot    外科結び

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) العقدة الموجودة في الخشب, عقدة, وحدة سرعه بحريه (فعل) يعمل عقدة, يعقد‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮קשר, לולאה, קישור, סיקוס (בעץ), חבורה, סרט-קישוט, הסתבכות בשיער, בעיה, גוש רקמה נוקשה בגוף, מיל ימי (2581 מטר), יחידת מהירות בים ובאוויר - מיל ימי בשעה, בליטה על גזע או גבעול, קושי, נקודה מרכזית בעלילת סיפור‬
v. tr. - ‮עשה קשר (בחבל וכו'), סיבך, כיווץ (את הגבות)‬
v. intr. - ‮קשר קשרי ציציות‬
n. - ‮עוף-הביצה‬

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