knotter

[ not-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that ties knots. knot.
2. a device that ties knots knot in thread during the manufacture of yarn.
3. a person or thing that takes out or removes knots. knot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of knotter¹

First recorded in 1705–15; knot ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Another, named Jacob Behel, invented a knotter, whittling it out of a branch of a cherry tree.

From Project Gutenberg

The barber knotter is a small appliance worn on the hand to assist the work of winding.

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A most interesting example of the evolution of an invention is that of the cord-knotter of the self-binding harvester.

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The knotter enables you to piece up at a quicker rate; this saves time.

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