knotted

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knotted

The old gardener's knotted hands gently planted a seedling.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Having or full of knots: Describes something that contains one or more knots, which are intertwinings or lumps in a material like rope, wood, or hair.
    • Tangled or intricately involved: Can describe a situation, problem, or feeling that is complex and difficult to resolve.
    • Stiff and muscular, especially from tension: Describes muscles that are tight and bunched, often due to stress or strain.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The sailor untied the knotted rope. (The rope had many knots in it.)
    • She had a knotted feeling in her stomach before the exam. (She felt a complex, tight feeling of anxiety.)
    • After the long hike, his shoulders were knotted with tension. (His shoulder muscles were tight and stiff.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To get knotted" (UK, informal, idiomatic): A rude expression telling someone to go away or expressing strong annoyance.
    • When he was rude to her, she told him to get knotted.
  • Describing wood or trees with a gnarled, lumpy appearance.
    • The old, knotted oak tree stood in the middle of the field.
Variants and Related Words
  • Knot (noun/verb): The noun form meaning a fastening or tangle, and the verb meaning to tie in a knot.
    • He learned to knot his tie.
  • Knotty (adjective): Similar to 'knotted' but often used more for abstract, complex problems.
    • They faced a knotty legal issue.
  • Unknotted (adjective): The opposite state; not having knots.
    • The unknotted string was easy to use.
Synonyms
  • Tangled: Twisted together untidily.
  • Gnarled: Knobbly, rough, and twisted, especially with age (often for wood or hands).
  • Complex: Involved and complicated.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases
  • Tie the knot (idiom): To get married.
    • They finally decided to tie the knot next summer.
  • Knot together: To fasten or join things by tying knots.
    • She knotted the two ropes together securely.
Related Idioms
  • At a rate of knots (UK, informal): Very fast.
    • She finished the work at a rate of knots.
  • Cut the Gordian knot: To solve a complex problem with a bold, decisive action.
    • The new manager cut the Gordian knot by restructuring the entire department.
knotted

The old gardener's knotted hands gently planted a seedling.

Adjective
  1. used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
    • gnarled and knotted hands
    • a knobbed stick
  2. tied with a knot
    • his carefully knotted necktie

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