Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of knot
"The sailor tightened his rope by making two secure knots before casting off."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of knot
"The captain warned that the current would tighten any loose knots in the rigging."
In plain English: To knot something means to tie it into a tight loop with no loose ends sticking out.
"I need to tie my shoelaces into knots before I can run."