LEARNit Dictionary

knot

noun
1
a join made by tying together two pieces or ends of string, rope, etc.
گره, بند
see also granny knot, Gordian knot, reef knot, slip knot, square knot, Windsor knot
2
a way of twisting hair into a small round shape at the back of the head
گره مو, شینیون مو
She had her hair in a knot.
3
a tight mass in something such as hair or wool, where it has become twisted together
گره
hair full of knots and tangles
4
a hard round spot in a piece of wood where there was once a branch
گره
5
a small group of people standing close together
دسته, گروه کوچک, جماعت کوچک
Little knots of people had gathered at the entrance.
6
a tight, hard feeling in the stomach, throat, etc. caused by nerves, anger, etc.
گرفتگی, تنیدگی
My stomach was in knots.
I could feel a knot of fear in my throat.
7
a unit for measuring the speed of boats and aircraft; one nautical mile per hour
گره دریایی, واحد سرعت دریایی
verb
1
to fasten something with a knot or knots
گره زدن, بستن گره
2
to become twisted into a knot
گره خوردن, در گره پیچیدن
synonym tangle
3
to twist hair into a particular shape
گره زدن, گره کردن
She wore her hair loosely knotted on top of her head.
4
if muscles, etc. knot or something knots them, they become hard and painful because of fear, excitement, etc.
سفت شدن, گره کردن, منقبض شدن
She felt her stomach knot with fear.