knots

[US]/[nɒts]/
[UK]/[nɒts]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a loop tied in a line or cord; a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour; a complex or difficult situation
v.to tie into a knot; to become entangled or confused

Phrases & Collocations

tied knots

knots in hair

sore knots

tight knots

undo knots

knots and loops

making knots

full of knots

rope knots

knots appeared

Example Sentences

he tied the boat to the dock with several strong knots.

the sailor’s hands were rough and calloused from tying knots.

she struggled to untangle the knots in her hair.

the climber checked the knots in the rope before descending.

my stomach was in knots before the job interview.

he got his lines in a few knots while fishing.

the scout learned how to tie useful knots for camping.

the rope was full of complicated knots.

she felt a knot of anxiety in her chest.

he loosened the tight knots around the tree branches.

the fisherman used a variety of knots to secure his tackle.

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