knotting

[ not-ing ]

noun

1. a decorative pattern produced by interlacing and tying knots knot in various yarns, as in macramé and tatting.

knotting

/ ˈnɒtɪŋ /

noun

1. a sealer applied over knots in new wood before priming to prevent resin from exuding
2. (esp formerly) a kind of decorative knotted fancywork

Word History and Origins

Origin of knotting¹

First recorded in 1605–15; knot ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The weaving and knotting is still done by hand, but now computer software handles the design and creation of the talim code.

From BBC

There are video tutorials dedicated to the various ways the wearer can transform the garment by tying, twisting, knotting and wrapping it around the body.

From Los Angeles Times

Dominic Fletcher hit a ground ball to short that his brother, David, couldn’t field despite a diving try, scoring Emmanuel Rivera and knotting the score at 1.

From Washington Times

“I am crazy to come here!” he yelled, banging his machete into the tree roots knotting the ground.

From New York Times

Their house spirit, the domovoi, was furious, and in retaliation, he did one of his favorite punishments: knotting Anya’s hair as she slept.

From Literature