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Knot

Naht

/ˈnɑːt/

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knot

Dictionary meaning

A sandpiper that breeds in the Arctic and winters in the southern hemisphere.

Examples

  • They made a sturdy knot while tying up the boat.
  • A small knot of parishioners listened to the sermon.

Synonyms: greyback, grayback

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