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Knot (Noun)

Soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

A sandpiper that breeds in the Arctic and winters in the southern hemisphere.

Nouns denoting animals.

The red knot is a migratory bird that travels thousands of miles each year from its Arctic breeding grounds to its wintering grounds in the southern hemisphere.
A flock of knots was spotted on the beach, their distinctive black and white feathers standing out against the sandy backdrop.
The knot's remarkable endurance allows it to make non-stop flights over vast distances, often traveling over 9,000 kilometers without rest.
During its stopovers, the knot feeds on small invertebrates and mollusks to replenish its energy reserves for the long journey ahead.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect the knot's habitats and migratory routes, which are threatened by climate change and human activities.

A tight cluster of people or things; "a small knot of women listened to his sermon"; "the bird had a knot of feathers forming a crest".

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

A knot of tourists gathered around the street performer, watching in awe as he juggled fire.
The restaurant's bar area was packed with a knot of patrons waiting for their names to be called.
A small knot of children formed near the ice cream truck, their faces pressed against the glass.
In the distance, a knot of trees stood out against the otherwise barren landscape.
A knot of flowers bloomed at the base of the statue, adding a splash of color to the scene.