knot
noun
an interlacing, twining, looping, etc., of a cord, rope, or the like, drawn tight into a knob or lump, for fastening, binding, or connecting two cords together or a cord to something else.
is knotting
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present progressiveof knot (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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A CDC-recommended technique for improving the fit of either a cloth or surgical mask is knotting the straps and tucking the sides.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2021
"But"—a bewildered line is knotting the sick man's brow like the faint ripple on the glassy waters of a stream—"I have seen you before in such different circumstances, and I would like to know where."
From Faithful Margaret A Novel by Annie Ashmore
