knotting

American  

[not-ing] / ˈnɒt ɪŋ /

noun

1. a decorative pattern produced by interlacing and tying knots in various yarns, as in macramé and tatting.

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knotting British  

/ ˈnɒtɪŋ /

noun

1. a sealer applied over knots in new wood before priming to prevent resin from exuding

2. (esp formerly) a kind of decorative knotted fancywork

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Etymology

Origin of knotting

First recorded in 1605–15; knot ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

We host volunteers for dinner and knotting comforters for refugees many Monday evenings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

After the Hornets erased a three-point half-time deficit, knotting the score at 57-57, the Thunder unleashed a 16-1 scoring run to seize a 15-point lead.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

The weaving and knotting is still done by hand, but now computer software handles the design and creation of the talim code.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2024

There are video tutorials dedicated to the various ways the wearer can transform the garment by tying, twisting, knotting and wrapping it around the body.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2023

I turned away from Emilia and her daughter, trying to swallow past the strange knotting in my throat.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys