half-knot

noun

ˈhaf-ˌnät How to pronounce half-knot (audio)
ˈhäf-
: a knot intertwining the ends of two cords and used in tying other knots

Examples of half-knot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The adjustable tie belt holds the robe firmly closed even with a simple half-knot. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of half-knot was in 1913

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“Half-knot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-knot. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

half-knot

noun
ˈhaf-ˌnät,
ˈhȧf-
: a knot joining the ends of two cords and used in tying other knots
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