knot
Translation
knot, tangle, group, node
Examples
He tied a tight knot in the rope.
He tied a tight knot in the rope.
A knot of people gathered on the corner.
A knot of people gathered on the corner.
My stomach was in a knot before the test.
My stomach was in a knot before the test.
The board had a dark knot in the wood.
The board had a dark knot in the wood.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) ~ in (sth.) a fastening in something He tied a knot in the rope.
((a/the)) ~ of (sb.) a small group of people A knot of tourists stood nearby.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tie, bond (for fastening); cluster, group (for people)
Etymology
From Old English 'cnotta'. The 'k' is silent.
Memory Tips
Pronounced the same as 'not'. Imagine tying a knot in your shoelaces.