knotted

adjective

knot·​ted ˈnä-təd How to pronounce knotted (audio)
1
: tied in or with a knot
2
: full of knots : gnarled
3
: knotty
4
: ornamented with knots or knobs

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Featuring four polished wooden blocks in warm tones topped with knotted jute rope bows, the set adds an autumnal charm with minimal fuss. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025 Go big and bold like Cardi, try a romantic, tousled twist like Martha Stewart, or consider Hailey Bieber's tight, knotted ballerina bun, which the Rhode founder has been wearing on repeat. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Sep. 2025 Still, the vessel captain was able to maneuver around them, and rescuers began cutting away at the knotted fishing line. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025 Director Michael Chaves, in a much more successful and affecting fashion than his previous outputs for the franchise, builds a tightly knotted tension through effective foreshadowing and with several complex Rube Goldberg machines. Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knotted

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First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of knotted was in the 12th century

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“Knotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knotted. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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knotted

adjective
knot·​ted
ˈnät-əd
1
: tied in or with a knot
2
: knotty
3
: ornamented with knots or knobs

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