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Hyphenation for “knot”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “knot”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "knot" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “knot” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „knot“ ⟶ „knot“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "knot"

knot >> nɒt

Definition: [noun] a fastening made by looping a piece of string, rope, or something similar on itself and tightening it.
Example: tie a knot at the end of the cord

Synonyms of "knot"

tie | twist | loop | bow | splice | splicing | join | link | fastening | bond | intertwinement | interlacement | ligature | joint | connection | tangle | entanglement |

Definition: [noun] a tangled mass in something such as hair or wool.

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Definition: [noun] a knob, protuberance, or node in a stem, branch, or root.

Synonyms of "knot"

nodule | gnarl | knurl | node | lump | knob | swelling | growth | gall | protuberance | bump | knar |

Definition: [noun] an unpleasant feeling of tightness or tension in a part of the body.
Example: her stomach was in knots as she unlocked the door

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Definition: [noun] a small tightly packed group of people.
Example: a knot of spectators was gathering

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cluster | group | band | huddle | bunch | circle | ring | set | collection | party | gathering | company | crowd | throng | swarm | host | flock | gang | assemblage | mob | pack |

Definition: [noun] a unit of speed equivalent to one nautical mile per hour, used especially of ships, aircraft, or winds.

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Definition: [verb] fasten with a knot.
Example: the scarves were knotted loosely around their throats

Synonyms of "knot"

tie | make/tie a knot in | make a bow in | loop | lace | fasten | secure | bind | make fast | tie up | do up | lash | tether |

Definition: [verb] make (something, especially hair) tangled.
Example: the shampoo knotted my hair terribly

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Definition: [verb] cause (a muscle) to become tense and hard.

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