what is definition of knots
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- knot noun [C] (FASTENING). › a ​fastening made by ​tying together a ​piece or ​pieces of ​string, ​rope, ​cloth, etc.: Wrap this ​string around the ​package and then ​tie a knot. fig. She’s so ​nervous, her ​stomach is in knots (= ​feels ​tight and ​uncomfortable).
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knot Word History: In nautical usage, knot is a unit of speed, not of distance, and has a built-in meaning of per hour. A ship is said to travel at ten knots (and not ten knots per hour). Although the knot is defined as one nautical mile per hour, the similarity in sound between knot and nautical mile is entirely coincidental. The unit called the knot originated in a
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Knot (unit) Knot (unit) The knot (/nɒt/) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile (1.852 km) per hour, approximately 1.151 mph. The ISO Standard symbol for the knot is kn. The same symbol is preferred by the IEEE; kt is also common. The knot is a non-SI unit that is accepted for use with the SI.
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KNOT IN A TREE KNOT IN A TREE. 'KNOT IN A TREE' is a 11 letter phrase starting with K and ending with E. Crossword clues for 'KNOT IN A TREE'. Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for KNOT IN A TREE [gnarl] 3 letter words.
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tug tug. v. tugged, tug·ging, tugs. v. tr. 1. To pull at vigorously or repeatedly: tugged the bell rope. See Synonyms at pull. 2. To move by pulling with great effort or exertion; drag: tugged the mattress onto the porch.3. To tow by tugboat.v. intr. To pull something vigorously or repeatedly: tugged at the coat's zipper. n. 1. An instance of tugging; a strong or sudden pull: gave the leash a tug. 2. A pulling force: the tug of gravity. 3. A contest; a struggle: a tug between loyalty and desire.ug. v. tugged, tug·ging, tugs. v. tr. 1. To pull at vigorously or repeatedly: tugged the bell rope. See Synonyms at pull. 2. To move by pulling with great effort or exertion; drag: tugged the mattress onto the porch.
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- (mathematics) A field of study attempting to exhaustively describe a particular class of constructs. [from 18th c.] Knot theory classifies the mappings of a circle into 3-space. A hypothesis or conjecture. [from 18th c.] 1999, Wes DeMott, Vapors: It's just a theory I have, and I wonder if women would agree.
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pine knot pine knot - a joint of pine wood used for fuel. firewood - wood used for fuel; they collected and cut their own firewood.
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- Even seamen find it hard to clearly define the terms knot, bend, and hitch because their functions overlap like the bowline knot and many other instances. In general, however, the terms may be defined as follows: Knots. Knots are used to form eyes or to secure a cord or line around an object, such as a package. In other words, the line is bent to itself. Hitches. Hitches are used to bend a line to or around an object, such as a ring, spar, or stanchion. Bends. Bends are used to secure two lines together. All Navy personnel should know the square knot, bowline, single- and double-becket bends, round turn and two half hitches, and clove hitch.
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Knot (unit) The knot is a non-SI unit that is accepted for use with the SI. Worldwide, the knot is used in meteorology, and in maritime and air navigation—for example, a vessel travelling at 1 knot along a meridian travels approximately one minute of geographic latitude in one hour.
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What is knot (unit) Knot is a speed measurement unit. A knot (kn) is a non-SI (non-System International) measurement unit of speed. One knot is a speed of one nautical mile per hour with which to measure how many nautical miles traveled per one hour.OT? 1  1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour. 2  TT? 1 knot = 51.4444444 centimeters per second.not is a speed measurement unit. A knot (kn) is a non-SI (non-System International) measurement unit of speed. One knot is a speed of one nautical mile per hour with which to measure how many nautical miles traveled per one hour.
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10 Tips for Homemade Ice Cream Success After the jump, read my top 10 ice cream making tips. 10 Tips for Homemade Ice Cream Success. 1. The bowls of most ice cream makers take at least 24 hours to freeze. Get in the habit of storing the bowl of your ice cream maker in the freezer, wrapped tightly in a plastic bag. That way it's always ready to go. 2. The batter for your ice cream can never be too cold.
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Braid A braid (also referred to as a plait) is a complex structure or pattern formed by interlacing three or more strands of flexible material such as textile yarns, wire, or hair.
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tying Law Dictionary. tying. adjective ty·ing. Legal Definition of tying. : of, relating to, or being an arrangement or agreement in which a seller will sell a product to a buyer only if the buyer will also buy another product; also : of or being the product that will not be sold without the other.
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Celtic Knots and Meanings The Celtic knot symbol, is also referred to as the mystic knot, or the endless knot. The more esoteric or spiritual meaning of this symbol eludes to beginnings and endings. In viewing these beautiful knots, we cannot see a beginning or and end, and therefore we are reminded of the timeless nature of our spirit.
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tied To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap: tied the kite to a post; tie up a bundle. 2. To fasten by drawing together the parts or sides and knotting with strings or laces: tied her shoes. 3. a. To make by fastening ends or parts: tie a knot. b. To put a knot or bow in: tie a neck scarf.
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What is the name of a rope found tied to the bow of a boat that is used for towing? pain·ter 2 (pntr). n. A rope attached to the bow of a boat, used for tying up, as when docking or towing. [Middle English peintour, probably from Old French pentoir, strong rope, from pendre, to hang, from Vulgar Latin *pendere, from Latin pendre; see (s)pen-in Indo-European roots.].ain·ter 2 (pntr). n. A rope attached to the bow of a boat, used for tying up, as when docking or towing. [Middle English peintour, probably from Old French pentoir, strong rope, from pendre, to hang, from Vulgar Latin *pendere, from Latin pendre; see (s)pen-in Indo-European roots.].
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Tie the knot Tie the knot. Get married. There is a suggestion that this expression derives from the nets of knotted string which supported beds prior to the introduction of metal-sprung bedframes. The theory goes that, in order to make a marriage bed, you needed to 'tie the knot'.
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What is being knotted mean? The Knot. A sexual move performed orally when two fingers are placed in the pussy. One on the clit, the other halfway in the hole, while the tonge is used to lick the top of the pussy. This in turn will turn the receiving party in to a knot of joy.
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God's Knot - Cord of Three Strands Cord of Three Strands. Ceremony - God's Knot. The cord of three strands ceremony (often called God's Knot or the Unity Braid Ceremony) symbolizes the joining of one man, one woman, and God into a marriage relationship. It adds a truly unique element to your ceremony that friends and family will remember.
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How to Convert Knots to Miles Per Hour A knot is a rate of speed used to determine how many nautical miles per hour something is travelling. This measurement is usually used to measure distances over the sea, and so it is helpful to convert knots to miles per hour, since this is a land rate most people better understand.
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Packer's knot Tying and variations [edit]. A lightly tightened figure-eight knot is formed around the standing part of the line such that both ends emerge from the same point. Pulling on the standing part tightens the binding.
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strand 1 Pronunciation: (strand), [key]. — n. 1. one of a number of fibers, threads, or yarns that are plaited or twisted together to form a rope, cord, or the like. 2. a similar part of a wire rope.3. a rope made of such twisted or plaited fibers. 4. a fiber or filament, as in animal or plant tissue.ronunciation: (strand), [key]. — n. 1. one of a number of fibers, threads, or yarns that are plaited or twisted together to form a rope, cord, or the like. 2. a similar part of a wire rope.
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Figure-eight knot The figure-eight knot or figure-of-eight knot is a type of knot. It is very important in both sailing and rock climbing as a method of stopping ropes from running out of retaining devices.
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- A knot is a tangled string in Euclidean 3-space R3 which is usually considered as a. closed tangled string in R3, and a link is the union of some mutually disjoint knots (see. Figure 1). The AYATORI game (= Cat's cradle play) let us know that a given knot can.
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- Definition of WEAVE. transitive verb. 1. a: to form (cloth) by interlacing strands (as of yarn); specifically: to make (cloth) on a loom by interlacing warp and filling threads b: to interlace (as threads) into cloth c: to make (as a basket) by intertwining.2.: spin 2 —used of spiders and insects. 3.: to form (cloth) by interlacing strands (as of yarn); specifically: to make (cloth) on a loom by interlacing warp and filling threads b: to interlace (as threads) into cloth c: to make (as a basket) by intertwining. 2. : spin 2 —used of spiders and insects. 3.
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tie Definition of tie for English Language Learners. : 1  a piece of string, ribbon, cord, etc., that is used for fastening, joining, or closing something. : 2  something (such as an idea, interest, experience, or feeling) that is shared by people or groups and that forms a connection between them.