How to Use knot in a Sentence

knot

1 of 2 noun
  • This Locryz option with its trendy twist knot in the front is the one to opt for.
    Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2023
  • The sailer has a cruising speed of 6 knots and a top speed of 15 knots.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2023
  • At the time of the crash, Gerhardt said, a wind of 19 knots was blowing from the west, with gusts to 38 knots.
    Martin Weil, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Reba McEntire and Rex Linn are in no rush to tie the knot.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The pair began dating in 2015 and tied the knot in August.
    Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Over the next decade, Ice Cube and Woodruff tied the knot and welcomed three more children.
    Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023
  • The couple is planning to tie the knot Oct. 19 in Tuscany.
    Richard Dunn, Orange County Register, 2 May 2024
  • Alongside George, in his black tuxedo, the two looked ready to tie the knot all over again.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Jalen Brunson wasn’t the only Knick who tied the knot over the weekend.
    Jonathan X. Simmons, cleveland, 31 July 2023
  • Michael Cera and Aubrey Plaza almost tied the knot more than a decade ago, all for one big joke.
    Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2023
  • The two sports stars were engaged in 2007 before tying the knot.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Read the rest of their love story, which includes tying the knot last month.
    Soumya Karlamangla, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Rhinebeck hit many people’s radar when Chelsea Clinton tied the knot here in 2010.
    Wendy O’Dea, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The device has three attachments and three speeds to work out knots of all sizes.
    Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2023
  • The pair tied the knot on Jan. 4, just over four months after getting engaged.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 10 Feb. 2024
  • When winds are strong enough, the sails propel the boat to its planing speed of 12 knots and the hull lifts on its single foil.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The two teams dueled to an even start, with Lebanon and Sheridan settling for a 1-1 first-half knot.
    Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Start by connecting the hook to the leader via a snell knot or Palomar knot.
    Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Thread through five-inch strings of wool yarn or hemp ribbon and tie knots so one card’s bottom is attached to the top of the next.
    Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2023
  • When traveling at a more leisurely speed of 12 to 15 knots, the range is doubled, though.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024
  • For those looking to tie the knot this year, the Boise Bridal Show (Jan. 4-5) will help organize that special day.
    Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Eight Ramsey County judges will be available to tie the knot for up to 32 couples free of charge over the noon hour on Feb. 14.
    Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2024
  • The pair decided to tie the knot and Shaw wanted her doctors to play a new role in her love story.
    Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 25 July 2023
  • The two have recently rekindled their romance and tied the knot in August 2022.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 5 July 2023
  • The musicians got engaged on Christmas Eve in 2011 and tied the knot six months later.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 27 May 2023
  • Ganz’s narrative has been returned to her, and his stomach is no longer in knots.
    Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2023
  • This knot design will work perfectly in your home and add a touch of flair as well as some cozy softness.
    Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Todd and Julie tied the knot in 1996 and shortly welcomed their first child and eventual co-star, Chase, later that year.
    Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2023
  • But this unique new venue snuggled into the English countryside, might just be the quirkiest space to tie the knot right now.
    Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2023
  • Dibble, unable to untie the knots, used a key to rip a hole in the bag to provide oxygen to the bunnies, according to the sheriff's office.
    Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
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knot

2 of 2 verb
  • He knotted his tie so that both ends would be the same length.
  • Justen Glad scored in the 88th minute to knot the score at 2 and set the stage for Schmitt.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Mar. 2022
  • Bring up the twine along the sides and double knot it at the top.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Stitch through the top of the paper a few times and knot it off.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The ball struck the underside of the crossbar and just crossed the goal line to knot the game at 1.
    Eric Bem, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 4 Nov. 2021
  • For even spacing, knot the twine on both sides of each fruit.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Evan Carter drove in the final run of the frame with an RBI single to knot the game at 3-3.
    Dallas News, 20 Sep. 2022
  • To hang, cut a length of thick jute and knot one end through a large washer.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
  • But there's only 6:40 to go in the first half and the two teams are still knotted at 7.
    Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Nome-Beltz’s Jade Greene was able to drive for the next tying score to knot the game back up at 61-61.
    Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Mar. 2023
  • South was able to tie the game when freshman Dawit Hoffman found the back of the net to knot the score.
    Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 29 May 2022
  • Leave a long enough end to tie both ends together in a bow or knot on the back of the loom.
    ExpressNews.com, 16 Oct. 2020
  • The Giants had the ball three times in the final 7 minutes, needing a TD to knot the score.
    Michael Lerseth, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Nov. 2021
  • The Bucs piled up five runs in the bottom of the seventh with Cade Carr doubling in a run to knot the game at 9.
    Mike Perrin | , al, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The teams were all knotted up without a score through the first 30 minutes.
    Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Nov. 2023
  • The Rams knotted the score at 21 with 13 seconds remaining in the half.
    Wright Wilson, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Then the Beavers made one last push, storming back from a 17-point deficit to knot the score with three minutes left.
    Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2021
  • Alcaraz then cracked a backhand return of Djokovic’s serve down the line to knot the match at a set each.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 16 July 2023
  • Thread the tail of the slipknot (from Step 4) through the remaining hole, and knot a paper clip around the end to hold it in place.
    Rachelle Doorley, Parents, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The Ryle defense held, and Carson Taylor made a 21-yard field goal to knot it up at 3-3.
    James Weber, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2022
  • Drill a hole in each arm of the chair, then run a rope securely through the hole, knot the rope under the chair arm and hang over the branch of a tree.
    Washington Post, 13 July 2020
  • The third-year guard immediately knocked down a jumper to knot the score.
    Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Apr. 2021
  • Kelce couldn’t come up with a throw to the end zone, and Butker knocked in the short field goal to knot the score again at 19-19 with three seconds left in the quarter.
    Brett Knight, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
  • Reed returned the ensuing kickoff 76 yards to knot the score at 7 apiece.
    Brad Harris, Dallas News, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The Roos battled back in the second half, knotting it at 66-all on Jeff Ngandu’s slam-dunk.
    Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The freshman carried the puck across the zone from left to right before firing a shot above Ollas’s right pad to knot the score at 2-2.
    Andrew Mahoney, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Button one up like normal, then knot the other around your waist.
    Ann Wang, Seventeen, 24 Jan. 2023
  • His eyes in visible discomfort, James knocked down one of two free throws to knot the game at 98-98.
    Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 May 2021
  • The second set was knotted in at 4-4 before Bellia won two games in a row to take the second set.
    Tyler Tachman, The Indianapolis Star, 11 June 2023
  • With the game knotted at 39-39, a momentum-shifting moment occurred early in the third quarter.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2024

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