knotting

The word “knotting” has 2 syllables: knot-ting

It's pronounced as /ˈnɑtɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for knotting?

In the thesaurus, “knotting” has 21 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for knotting along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for knotting

Antonyms for knotting

  • disentangling
  • unknotting
  • unraveling
  • unscrambling
  • unsnarling
  • untangling
  • untwining
  • untwisting
  • unweaving

Meanings of knotting

  • verb
    1. To form into a knot; to tie with a knot or knots.
    2. To form wrinkles in the forehead, as a sign of concentration, concern, surprise, etc.
    3. To unite closely; to knit together.
    4. To entangle or perplex; to puzzle.
    5. To form knots.
    6. To knit knots for a fringe.
  • noun
    1. The formation of a knot.
    2. The swelling of the bulbus glandis.

Example Sentences

  • She was carefully knotting the ends of the thread to secure the stitches.
  • The scout practiced knotting different types of ropes for the test.
  • He spent the afternoon knotting fishing lines by the lake.
  • The child kept knotting the string until it became a tangled mess.
  • Her fingers moved quickly, knotting the ribbons into neat bows.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to knotting, such as: braiding, disentangling, enlacing, entangling, entwining, entwisting, interlacing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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