knots
Произношение: [nɑts]
Слово
Контекст: «measurement»
(noun) knots is a way to measure how fast something is going in water or air. It shows how many nautical miles are traveled in one hour. Think of it like measuring speed when you're on a boat or a plane.
Пример
The boat was sailing at a speed of 15 knots, moving quickly across the water.
Пример
The ship was not making any knots; it was stuck in the harbor.
Пример
How many knots was the airplane flying at during the flight?
Контекст: «tying»
(noun) knots can refer to a method of tying rope or string together. It helps keep things secure and prevents them from coming apart, like when you tie your shoelaces or secure things for a trip.
Пример
I learned to tie a simple knot to keep my backpack safe.
Пример
I couldn't tie any knots, so my things kept falling out of my bag.
Пример
Do you know how to tie a knot that can hold tight?
Контекст: «tying»
(verb) to knots is to tie or form knots in ropes or strings. It's like the action of tying things together, similar to how you might tie your shoelaces.
Пример
She knots the two pieces of rope to make them stronger.
Пример
He never knots the ropes correctly, which is why they keep slipping.
Пример
Can you knot this rope to make it more secure?
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