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/not"ing/, n.a decorative pattern produced by interlacing and tying knots in various yarns, as in macramé and tatting.[1605-15; KNOT1 + -ING1]
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knotting — /ˈnɒtɪŋ/ (say noting) noun a solution of shellac in industrial methylated spirits, used in the preparation of wood for covering knots and other resinous areas which might stain or soften a coat of paint …
knotting — noun ( s) 1. : fancywork produced by twisting and looping thread into knots to form designs 2. : a conditioning preparation (as shellac) used to cover the knots of wood before painting … Useful english dictionary
