knot1 |
a tight intertwining of material such as rope, string, yarn, or the like, usu. to form a fastening. [14 definitions] |
knot2 |
either of two species of large sandpipers. |
knotgrass |
any of several weeds of the buckwheat family, growing low to the ground and bearing small flowers. |
knothole |
a hole in a piece of lumber from which a knot has come out. |
knotted |
tied in or made with knots. [3 definitions] |
knotty |
difficult to understand or solve; complex; intricate. [2 definitions] |
knotty pine |
pine wood with many knots, used esp. for paneling and furniture. |
knout |
a leather whip formerly used to flog criminals or or other captives. [2 definitions] |
knouter |
someone who beats criminals or captives with a leather whip, or knout. |
know |
perceive directly or be aware of something through learning or observation. [7 definitions] |
knowable |
capable of being understood or known. |
know by sight |
to be able to recognize (someone) by their physical appearance but not have any further acquaintance. |
know-how |
(informal) the specialized knowledge needed to perform a certain task. |
knowing |
having knowledge or understanding. [4 definitions] |
know-it-all |
(informal) a person who acts as if he or she knows almost everything. |
knowledge |
familiarity, awareness, or understanding. [4 definitions] |
knowledgeable |
having knowledge; informed. |
known |
past participle of know. [3 definitions] |
know-nothing |
an uninformed, ignorant person; ignoramus. [2 definitions] |
known quantity |
(informal) a person, thing, attribute, or the like that is considered to be familiar or accepted. [2 definitions] |
know of |
to be aware of; have heard about. |