knotted

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adjective

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

knotted

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past tense and past participle of knot entry 2

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The score remained knotted until the eighth inning, when Dodgers left-hander Tanner Scott gave up a leadoff double to Matt Olson — the first extra-base hit of the game — and a two-out RBI single to Ozzie Albies to give the Braves the lead. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Those looking to make more of an investment should explore hand-knotted wool rugs, the designer adds, noting that these look elevated and are top quality. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026 For a slouchier vibe, the Suede Tote Bag features a soft suede finish, knotted handle, and relaxed silhouette for that effortless, thrown-together look that somehow always works. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 How will the tightly knotted structure of the grammar and syntax loosen into meaning? — Sabrina Jaszi, The Dial, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knotted

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Adjective

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

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

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