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Method of fastening or securing linear material
button knot, double connection knot, double coin knot, agemaki, cross knot, square knot, Plafond knot, Pan Chang knot, and the good luck knot. Knots of more
Knot
Unit of speed
The knot (/nɒt/) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, exactly 1.852 km/h (approximately 1.151 mph or 0.514 m/s). The ISO standard symbol
Knot_(unit)
Greek myth; metaphor for tangled problem
cutting of the Gordian Knot is an Ancient Greek legend associated with Alexander the Great in Gordium in Phrygia, regarding a complex knot that tied an oxcart
Gordian_Knot
Radio station in Prescott, Arizona
KNOT (1450 AM) is a radio station licensed to Prescott, Arizona. Its signal is relayed on FM translators K280GH (103.9) Prescott, Arizona and K300CI (107
KNOT
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up knot in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A knot is a fastening in rope or interwoven lines. Knot or knots may also refer to: Knot (unit), of speed
Knot_(disambiguation)
Type of knot
The fisherman's knot is a knot—specifically a bend—that joins two lines. The double fisherman's knot and triple fisherman's knot are variations used in
Fisherman's_knot
The overhand knot, for example, is also known as the thumb knot. The figure-eight knot is also known as the Savoy knot or the Flemish knot. Contents Top
List_of_knots
Topics referred to by the same term
The Knot may refer to: The Knot (1921 film), an Italian silent film directed by Gaston Ravel The Knot (2006 film), a Chinese film directed by Yin Li The
The_Knot
Study of mathematical knots
In topology, knot theory is the study of mathematical knots. While inspired by knots which appear in daily life, such as those in shoelaces and rope,
Knot_theory
1991 mathematical film
Not Knot is a 16-minute film on the mathematics of knot theory and low-dimensional topology, centered on and titled after the concept of a knot complement
Not_Knot
Type of knot
The hangman's knot or hangman's noose (also known as a collar during the Elizabethan era) is a knot most often associated with its use in hanging a person
Hangman's_knot
Three-looped overhand knot that is the traditional symbol of Staffordshire
The Stafford knot, more commonly known as the Staffordshire knot, is a distinctive three-looped knot that is the traditional symbol of the English county
Stafford_knot
Type of knot used to join two lengths of rope
of all other knots combined. — Clifford Ashley, Ashley Book of Knots List of knot terminology Binding knot Rope splicing Whipping knot Ashley, Clifford
Bend_(knot)
Decorative knot used extensively in the Celtic style of Insular art
Celtic knots (Irish: snaidhm Cheilteach, Welsh: cwlwm Celtaidd, Cornish: kolm Keltek, Scottish Gaelic: snaidhm Ceilteach) are a variety of knots and stylized
Celtic_knot
Binding hitch knot
The constrictor knot is one of the most effective binding knots. Simple and secure, it is a harsh knot that can be difficult or impossible to untie once
Constrictor_knot
Company
The Knot Worldwide (TKWW) is a technology company that operates a portfolio of platforms and brands, including The Knot, WeddingWire and WeddingPro. Formed
The_Knot_Worldwide
Necktie knot
Windsor knot, sometimes referred to as a full Windsor (or misleadingly as a double Windsor) to distinguish it from the half-Windsor, is a knot used to
Windsor_knot
Simplest non-trivial closed knot with three crossings
overhand knot, resulting in a knotted loop. As the simplest knot, the trefoil is fundamental to the study of mathematical knot theory. The trefoil knot is named
Trefoil_knot
Common binding knot
The reef knot, or square knot, is an ancient and simple binding knot used to secure a rope or line around an object. It is sometimes also referred to
Reef_knot
Decorative handicraft art
Chinese knotting, also known as zhongguo jie (Chinese: 中國結; pinyin: Zhōngguó jié), is a Chinese folk art with ties to Buddhism and Taoism. A Chinese knot is
Chinese_knotting
enamel knot is a localization of cells on an enamel organ that appear thickened in the center of the inner enamel epithelium. The enamel knot is frequently
Enamel_knot
Type of knot
The slip knot is a stopper knot which is easily undone by pulling the tail (working end). The slip knot is related to the running knot, which will release
Slip_knot
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Gordian knot in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The Gordian Knot is a legendary knot that became a metaphor for an intractable problem solved
Gordian_Knot_(disambiguation)
Method of tying a necktie
The Pratt knot is a method of tying a necktie. It is also known as the Shelby knot. The knot was created in the late 1950s by Jerry Pratt, an employee
Pratt_knot
Species of bird
The red knot or just knot (Calidris canutus) is a medium-sized shorebird which breeds in tundra and the Arctic Cordillera in the far north of Canada,
Red_knot
Decorative knot
In Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism, the endless knot or eternal knot is a symbolic knot and one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols. It is an important cultural
Endless_knot
2013 American biographical crime drama film
Devil's Knot is a 2013 American biographical crime drama film directed by Atom Egoyan and adapted from Mara Leveritt's 2002 book of the same name. The
Devil's_Knot_(film)
Topics referred to by the same term
Pine Knot may refer to: Pine Knot (cabin), a cabin in Virginia owned by Theodore Roosevelt Pine Knot, Kentucky, U.S. Pine Knot Creek, Georgia, U.S. Camp
Pine_Knot
British political group
The Sealed Knot was a secret Royalist association which plotted for the Restoration of the monarchy during the English Interregnum. The group was commissioned
Sealed_Knot
Knot that bounds an embedded disk in 4-space
A slice knot is a mathematical knot in 3-dimensional space that bounds an embedded disk in 4-dimensional space. A knot K ⊂ S 3 {\displaystyle K\subset
Slice_knot
Operation combining two oriented knots
mathematics, a knot is an embedding of the circle (S1) into three-dimensional Euclidean space, R3 (also known as E3). Often two knots are considered equivalent
Knot_(mathematics)
Historical male hairstyle ascribed to the Suebi
The Suebian knot (German: Suebenknoten) is a historical male hairstyle ascribed to the tribe of the Germanic Suebi. The knot is attested by Tacitus in
Suebian_knot
Prime knot named for John Horton Conway
In mathematics, specifically in knot theory, the Conway knot (or Conway's knot) is a particular knot with 11 crossings, named after John Horton Conway
Conway_knot
Dutch economist and central banker (born 1967)
Klaas Henderikus Willem Knot (born 14 April 1967) is a Dutch economist and central banker who was president of the Dutch central bank De Nederlandsche
Klaas_Knot
Non-trivial knot which cannot be written as the knot sum of two non-trivial knots
In knot theory, a prime knot or prime link is a knot that is, in a certain sense, indecomposable. Specifically, it is a non-trivial knot which cannot
Prime_knot
Necktie knot
The Nicky knot is a way of tying a necktie. It is a self-releasing version of the Pratt knot. Like the Pratt knot, it is tied inside-out. It originated
Nicky_knot
Equivalence class of spin networks
loop quantum gravity, an s-knot is an equivalence class of spin networks under diffeomorphisms. In this formalism, s-knots represent the quantum states
S-knot
Any of various embroidery stitches in which the yarn or thread is knotted around itself
A knotted stitch, also known as knot stitch, is any embroidery technique in which the yarn or thread is knotted around itself. A knotted stitch is a type
Knotted_stitch
Molecule whose structure resembles a knot
molecular knot is a mechanically interlocked molecular architecture that is analogous to a macroscopic knot. Naturally-forming molecular knots are found
Molecular_knot
In knot theory, prime knots are those knots that are indecomposable under the operation of knot sum. The prime knots with ten or fewer crossings are listed
List_of_prime_knots
Knot which lies on the surface of a torus in 3-dimensional space
In knot theory, a torus knot is a special kind of knot that lies on the surface of an unknotted torus in R3. Similarly, a torus link is a link which lies
Torus_knot
Type of knot used to join a rope to an object
A hitch is a type of knot used to secure a rope to an object or another rope. Hitches are used in a variety of situations, including climbing, sailing
Hitch_(knot)
Type of knot
A shank is a type of knot that is used to shorten a rope or take up slack, such as the sheepshank. The sheepshank knot is not stable. It will fall apart
Sheepshank
Unique knot with a crossing number of four
In knot theory, a figure-eight knot (also called Listing's knot) is the unique knot with a crossing number of four. This makes it the knot with the third-smallest
Figure-eight knot (mathematics)
Figure-eight_knot_(mathematics)
Proteins with backbone entangled in a knot
the knots discovered in proteins are deep trefoil (31) knots. Figure eight knots (41), three-twist knots (52), Stevedore knots (61) and Septoil knot (71)
Knotted_protein
Method of tying a necktie
The small knot, also known as oriental knot, Kent knot, or simple knot, is the simplest method of tying a necktie. Unlike the Four-in-hand knot and Windsor
Small_knot
Type of knot
The diamond knot (or knife lanyard knot) is a knot for forming a decorative loop on the end of a cord such as on a lanyard. A similar knot, also called
Diamond_knot
Mathematical knot with crossing number 7
In knot theory, the Pentatwist knot, also known as the five-twist knot, or the 72, is one of seven prime knots with crossing number seven. It is the fifth
7_2_knot
Type of knot
The surgeon's knot is a surgical knot and is a simple modification to the reef knot. It adds an extra twist when tying the first throw, forming a double
Surgeon's_knot
2009 Indian film by David Dhawan
Do Knot Disturb is a 2009 Indian comedy film directed by David Dhawan. The film is a remake of the 2006 French film The Valet (French: La Doublure). The
Do_Knot_Disturb
Type of stopper knot used in sailing and climbing
The figure-eight knot or figure-of-eight knot is a type of stopper knot. It is very important in sailing, rock climbing and caving as a method of stopping
Figure-eight_knot
Heraldic knot
knot is an unknot design used as a heraldic charge. It is named after the Welshman James Bowen (died 1629) and is also called the true lover's knot.
Bowen_knot
Necktie knot
The half-Windsor knot, also known as the single Windsor knot, is a way of tying a necktie which produces a neat, triangular knot. It is larger than the
Half-Windsor_knot
Specific knot in knot theory with 11 crossings
In knot theory, the Kinoshita–Terasaka knot is a particular prime knot with 11 crossings. It is named after Japanese mathematicians Shinichi Kinoshita
Kinoshita–Terasaka_knot
Simple knot used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope
The bowline (/ˈboʊlɪn/) is an ancient and simple knot used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope. It has the virtues of being both easy to tie and
Bowline
Topics referred to by the same term
A square knot is another name for a reef knot. Square knot may also refer to: Square knot, a particular use of a reef knot formed over two other strands
Square_knot
Type of mathematical knot
pretzel knot, sometimes called the Fintushel–Stern knot (after Ron Fintushel and Ronald J. Stern), is an important example of a pretzel knot which exhibits
(−2,3,7)_pretzel_knot
commonly used terms related to knots. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A bend is a knot used to join two lengths of rope
List_of_knot_terminology
Hand weaving technique
A knotted-pile carpet is a carpet containing raised surfaces, or piles, from the cut off ends of knots woven between the warp and weft. The Ghiordes/Turkish
Knotted-pile_carpet
Polish scholar, historian, librarian and teacher
Antoni Knot (born 1904, died 2 January 1982 in Wrocław) was a Polish scholar, historian, librarian and teacher. In 1929 he gained Ph.D. in philosophy at
Antoni_Knot
Methods of tying medical sutures
Surgical knots (ligatures) are the knots used to bind suture materials together while binding tissue in surgery. They are used in medical and veterinary
Surgical_knot
Mathematical knot with crossing number 7
In knot theory, the 71 knot, also known as the septoil knot, the septafoil knot, or the (7, 2)-torus knot, is one of seven prime knots with crossing number
71_knot
Mathematical knot
In knot theory, a branch of mathematics, a knot or link K {\displaystyle K} in the 3-dimensional sphere S 3 {\displaystyle S^{3}} is called fibered or
Fibered_knot
Protein structural motif
A cystine knot is a protein structural motif containing three disulfide bridges (formed from pairs of cysteine residues). The sections of polypeptide that
Cystine_knot
Server for the Domain Name System
2020-09-09. Knot DNS 3.0 Benchmarking Knot Resolver Homepage Knot DNS 2.1.0 Knot DNS 2.2.0 Knot DNS 2.3.0 Knot DNS 2.4.0 Knot DNS 2.5.0 Knot DNS 2.6.0 Knot DNS
Knot_DNS
Method of tying a necktie
four-in-hand knot is a method of tying a necktie. Also sometimes known (in UK) as a Bucket Knot, due to the shape of the finished knot. Some reports
Four-in-hand_knot
Knot that forms a fixed thicker point to prevent unreeving
A stopper knot (or simply stopper) is a knot that creates a fixed thicker point on an otherwise-uniform thickness rope for the purpose of preventing the
Stopper_knot
American mathematician
She is known for solving a long-standing problem in knot theory by proving that the Conway knot is not smoothly slice. Piccirillo was raised in Greenwood
Lisa_Piccirillo
Topics referred to by the same term
knot refers to a knot wound twice. See: Double anchorman knot Double coin knot Double constrictor knot Double fisherman's knot Double overhand knot Double
Double_knot
English garden style
A knot garden is a garden style that was popularized in 16th century England and is now considered an element of the formal English garden. A knot garden
Knot_garden
Type of elaborate design on dress uniforms
An Austrian knot (or Hungarian knot), alternatively warrior's knot or vitézkötés, is an elaborate design of twisted cord or lace worn as part of a dress
Austrian_knot
Type of knot
knot is one of the most fundamental knots, and it forms the basis of many others, including the simple noose, overhand loop, angler's loop, reef knot
Overhand_knot
Genus of parasitic worms
Root-knot nematodes are plant-parasitic nematodes from the genus Meloidogyne. They exist in soil in areas with hot climates or short winters. About 2000
Root-knot_nematode
Topics referred to by the same term
A Pretzel knot may refer to: Pretzel link: a concept in mathematics Soft pretzel with garlic Stafford knot: a rope knot used in sailing and heraldry This
Pretzel_knot
Type of knot
The granny knot is a binding knot, used to secure a rope or line around an object. It is considered inferior to the reef knot (square knot), which it
Granny_knot
Russian news website
Caucasian Knot (Russian: Кавказский узел, romanized: Kavkazkii Uzel) is an online news site that covers the Caucasus region in English and Russian. It
Caucasian_Knot
Traditional Korean handicraft
Korean knots, also known as maedeup (매듭), is a traditional Korean handicraft. The current form dates back to the Three Kingdom periods. Korean knotting uses
Korean_knots
There are many types of knots that are commonly used in the pursuit of rock climbing, ice climbing, and general mountaineering, the most popular of which
List_of_climbing_knots
Type of knot
handcuff knot is a knot tied in the bight having two adjustable loops in opposing directions, able to be tightened around hands or feet. The knot itself
Handcuff_knot
Class of knot used to add weight to the end of a rope to make it easier to throw
A heaving line knot is a family of knots which are used for adding weight to the end of a rope, to make the rope easier to throw. In nautical use, a heaving
Heaving_line_knot
Fibrous material from trees or other plants
a knot. The dead branch may not be attached to the trunk wood except at its base and can drop out after the tree has been sawn into boards. Knots affect
Wood
Fundamental group of a knot complement
a knot is an embedding of a circle into 3-dimensional Euclidean space. The knot group of a knot K is defined as the fundamental group of the knot complement
Knot_group
Type of knot
The trucker's hitch is a compound knot commonly used for securing loads on trucks or trailers. The general arrangement, using loops and turns in the rope
Trucker's_hitch
Function of a knot that takes the same value for equivalent knots
mathematical field of knot theory, a knot invariant is a quantity (in a broad sense) defined for each knot which is the same for equivalent knots. The equivalence
Knot_invariant
In physical knot theory, a knot energy is a functional on the space of all knot conformations. A conformation of a knot is a particular embedding of a
Knot_energy
Generalization of knots in 3-dimensional Euclidean space
problems in mathematics In knot theory, a virtual knot is a generalization of knots in 3-dimensional Euclidean space, R3, to knots in thickened surfaces Σ
Virtual_knot
Egyptian hieroglyph
The ancient Egyptian knot hieroglyph, or girdle knot, Gardiner sign listed no. S24, portrays a reef knot. Besides its use as a hieroglyph, it has usage
Knot_(hieroglyph)
Type of knot
A Prusik (/ˈprʌsɪk/ PRUSS-ik) is a friction hitch or knot used to attach a loop of cord around a rope, applied in climbing, canyoneering, mountaineering
Prusik
Knot used in electrical wiring
The underwriter's knot is used in electrical wiring as strain relief to prevent a cable from being pulled from electrical terminals when the cable is pulled
Underwriter's_knot
1944 encyclopedia of knots by Clifford W. Ashley
The Ashley Book of Knots (ABoK) is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the American sailor and artist Clifford W. Ashley. First published
The_Ashley_Book_of_Knots
Knot used in fishing
The Palomar knot (/ˈpæləmɑːr/ PAL-ə-mar) is a knot that is used for securing a fishing line to a fishing lure, hook, or swivel. It is strong and easy to
Palomar_knot
Binding around the end of a rope to prevent it from fraying
A whipping knot or whipping is a binding of marline twine or whipcord around the end of a rope to prevent its natural tendency to fray. Some whippings
Whipping_knot
Bend knot, joins two ropes
The Reever Knot is a secure bend for joining two ropes. An important attribute of the knot is that each line going in and out of the knot is clamped at
Reever_Knot
2012 video game
Juniper's Knot is a kinetic visual novel developed by Canadian studio Dischan Media. Created in under a month, Juniper's Knot revolves around a lost boy
Juniper's_Knot
Mathematical function defined piecewise by polynomials
extended knot vector, for example: using single knots for Cn–1 continuity and spacing these knots evenly on [a,b] (giving us uniform splines) using knots with
Spline_(mathematics)
Topics referred to by the same term
Lover's knot may refer to: True lover's knot, a type of knot True lover's knot (moth), a species of moth Lovers' Knots, 1992 novel by Marion Halligan Lover's
Lover's_knot
Type of knot
true lover's knot, also called true love knot or simply love-knot amongst others, is used for many distinct knots. The association of knots with the symbolism
True_lover's_knot
Topics referred to by the same term
Knotting may refer to: tying a knot Knotting, Bedfordshire, a village in England Copulatory tie, an aspect of canine reproduction Knotting, a trope in
Knotting
Type of knot
The thief knot resembles the reef knot (square knot) except that the free, or bitter ends are on opposite sides. It is said that sailors would secure
Thief_knot
concept of a knot. Two classes of knots: torus knots and pretzel knots Cinquefoil knot also known as a (5, 2) torus knot. Figure-eight knot (mathematics)
List_of_knot_theory_topics
KNOT
KNOT
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Middle English personal name Knut, of Scandinavian origin.German : variant of Knoth.
Boy/Male
Biblical
A grape, a knot.
Boy/Male
Hindu
One who holds Moon in his hair knot (Shiva), Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Norse
Knot.
Boy/Male
Biblical
A grape, a knot.
Girl/Female
English
From the US state name Wyoming. Famous bearer: Wyoming Knott, character in Robert Heinlein's "The...
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Knott.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant spelling of Brailey.French : from a diminutive of Brael, from Old French braiel, a belt knotted at the waist to hold up breeches, presumably an occupational name for a maker of such belts. There may be some connection with Breilly (see Brallier). This is a New England name.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a bald man or one who kept his hair extremely close-cropped, from Middle English not(te) ‘bald’ (Old English hnott).English : variant spelling of Knott.German : of uncertain origin; perhaps either a nickname for an inconspicuous person, from Middle Low German not(e) ‘nut’, or a derivative of Middle Low German note ‘companion’.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Knot
Boy/Male
Native American
Wind.
Boy/Male
Norse Scandinavian Swedish
Knot.
Girl/Female
Hebrew American
Captivating; knotted cord.
Boy/Male
Hindu
One who holds Moon in his hair knot (Shiva), Lord Shiva
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place in Cheshire called Astle, from Old English ēast ‘east’ + hyll ‘hill’. There may also have been some confusion with Asthall and Astley.German : variant of Ast(e)l, probably a nickname for a crude person, from Middle High German ast ‘branch’, ‘bough’, ‘knot’.
Boy/Male
Norse Scandinavian Teutonic
Knot.
Boy/Male
Finnish, German
Knot; White-haired
Girl/Female
English
From the US state name Wyoming. Famous bearer: Wyoming Knott, character in Robert Heinlein's "The...
Surname or Lastname
German
German : reduced form of Widmer.German : occupational name from Middle High German wimmer ‘wine maker’.German : nickname from Middle High German wim(m)er ‘knotty growth on a tree trunk’.German : variant of Weimer 2.English : from the Old English personal name Winemǣr, a compound of wine ‘friend’ + mǣr ‘famous’.
Boy/Male
Norse
Knot.
KNOT
KNOT
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
God's Light
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Natural Beauty
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Name of a Woman Scholar
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
One with Peace and Joy
Boy/Male
Hindu
Accomplished, High achiever, Celestial star
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Beautiful
Boy/Male
German
Angel.
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Star celestial body
Boy/Male
Muslim
Border made of gold
Male
English
Anglicized form of Greek AmÅs, AMOS means "strong." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of an ancestor of Christ.
KNOT
KNOT
KNOT
KNOT
KNOT
n.
a common weed with jointed stems (Polygonum aviculare); knotweed.
n.
A division of the log line, serving to measure the rate of the vessel's motion. Each knot on the line bears the same proportion to a mile that thirty seconds do to an hour. The number of knots which run off from the reel in half a minute, therefore, shows the number of miles the vessel sails in an hour.
v. t.
To tie in or with, or form into, a knot or knots; to form a knot on, as a rope; to entangle.
v. i.
To form knots or joints, as in a cord, a plant, etc.; to become entangled.
imp. & p. p.
of Knot
n.
A nautical mile, or 6080.27 feet; as, when a ship goes eight miles an hour, her speed is said to be eight knots.
n.
A cluster of persons or things; a collection; a group; a hand; a clique; as, a knot of politicians.
n.
See Knot/rass.
a.
Characterized by small, detached points, chiefly composed of mica, less decomposable than the mass of the rock, and forming knots in relief on the weathered surface; as, knotted rocks.
superl.
Hard; rugged; as, a knotty head.
n.
A kind of epaulet. See Shoulder knot.
n.
The cloudberry (Rudus Chamaemorus); -- so called from its knotted stems.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Knot
n.
A portion of a branch of a tree that forms a mass of woody fiber running at an angle with the grain of the main stock and making a hard place in the timber. A loose knot is generally the remains of a dead branch of a tree covered by later woody growth.
a.
Free from knots; without knots.
a.
Entangled; puzzling; knotty.
n.
The quality or state of being knotty or full of knots.
superl.
Full of knots; knotted; having many knots; as, knotty timber; a knotty rope.
v. i.
To knit knots for fringe or trimming.
a.
Full of knots; having knots knurled; as, a knotted cord; the knotted oak.