English / word
knot
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a fastening made by looping a piece of string or rope upon itself; to tie in a knot
In context
01
The sailor tied a secure knot to fasten the boat to the dock.
02
The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.
Synonyms
tie,twist,bind
Antonyms
free,loose,release
Collocations
tie a knot,tight knot,sailor's knot
Verb forms
Past: knotted · Past participle: knotted · -ing: knotting