Synonyms for

Knot

Verb / nɑ:t / Another word for knot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a tight interlacing of a rope or cord, used to fasten or secure something

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

fastening joint connection link

Informal

tangle snarl hitch jam

Literary

snare bond fetter

Antonyms

unravel untie loosen release free dissolve

Common collocations

  • tie a knot
  • tight knot
  • loose knot
  • get in a knot
  • knot of people
  • knot of tension
  • a hard knot

Word family

noun knot
verb knot
adjective knotted

Usage note

The word 'knot' can refer to a fastening made by tying string or rope, or a tangled mass. It can also be used figuratively to describe a difficult problem or a tense situation.

Example sentences

  1. I can't get this knot out of my shoelaces.
  2. The sailor knows how to tie many different knots.
  3. I tied a knot in the rope to make it shorter.
  4. The knot in the tree was too high to reach.

Quotes

  • I am a frayed knot. - Unknown
  • If you tie a knot, you'd better know how to untie it. - Unknown
  • A knot cannot be untied while the rope is taut. - Robert Jordan

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