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knot

/nɑt/

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1 · noun

any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object

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The boatman wound the rope around the wooden post and tied a knot.
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船夫把绳子绕在木桩上，打了个结。
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