knot
/nɒt/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
a place where string or rope is tied together in a loop or ball.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Can you help me untie this knot in my shoelace?”
“He tied a strong knot to keep the boat at the dock.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its loops.
“Climbers must make sure that all knots are both secure and of types that will not weaken the rope.”