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.
was knotting
-
past progressiveof knot.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The dehydration was knotting up the muscles in my back too.
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
But deep, deep inside, Inigo’s stomach was knotting.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
By lunchtime I was knotting the garlands into neat circles and tossing them onto the heap of garlands as quickly as Tanu and the others.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
Amaka had rolled out of bed and was knotting her wrapper over her nightdress.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Five minutes later he was knotting the official tricolour scarf round his waist, for it fell to his duty as Maire to read the Decree of Mobilisation in the town, and I accompanied him there.
From Here, There and Everywhere by Lord Frederick Spencer Hamilton
