knot — a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɑːt/
Korean meaning: 끈, 밧줄 등을 묶어서 만든 매듭
Korean pronunciation: **낫**
Example Sentences
- My earphones are always in a knot after being in my pocket.
- The sailor showed us how to tie a perfect bowline knot.
- I felt a knot in my stomach before the job interview.
knot
NOUN//nɑːt//
a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/nɑːt/
🇬🇧 UK/nɒt/
🌳Etymology
Rootknot
Origin
고대 영어 'cnotta'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족의 공통 조상에서 나온 말입니다. 원래는 '둥근 덩어리'나 '매듭'을 의미했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
notgothotlotpotshot
not
got
hot
lot
pot
shot
🔗Collocations
tie a knot
untie a knot
tight knot
knot in stomach
marriage knot
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My earphones are always in a knot after being in my pocket.”
“The sailor showed us how to tie a perfect bowline knot.”
“I felt a knot in my stomach before the job interview.”
“The wind speed was measured at 25 knots during the storm.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
tiebindfastenlooptwist
Antonyms
untieloosenunfasten
Related
ropestringbowsailornautical
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