"knot" meaning in English

See knot in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /nɒt/ Audio: en-us-knot.ogg [US] Forms: knot [singular], knots [plural]
enPR: nŏt Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A knot is formed when a rope is tied.
    Sense id: simple-knot-en-noun-ajLiBiFU
  2. A knot is a unit of speed.
    Sense id: simple-knot-en-noun-BAMNwD0b Categories (other): Aviation

Verb

IPA: /nɒt/ Audio: en-us-knot.ogg [US] Forms: knot [canonical], knots [third-person, singular], knotted [past], knotted [past, participle], knotting [present, participle]
enPR: nŏt Head templates: {{verb|knot|t}} [POS TABLE]
  1. To create a tied place in a cord or rope.
    Sense id: simple-knot-en-verb-suDc25sq
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