Words / A2

NOT/nɒt/

A knot is a join made by tying: tie a knot, a tight knot, undo the knot. Tie is the verb; knot is the result. Bow is a decorative tie. Knot in your hair is a tangle. Speed in knots is for boats — extra. Do not write knock (on a door) for knot. Silent k, like knee.

Meaning

A join made by tying string, rope, or a shoelace.

Examples

• “He tied a knot in the shoelace.”
• “Tie a knot in the string so the badge does not fall.”
• “She could not undo the knot in her trainers.”

Good to know

tie / undo a knot. Verb: tie. Mix-up: knock. Silent k.

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