Knot Tying Terminology

adjective having knots or knotted; tied with a knot

• The rope was tightly knotted to secure the package.
• I always get knotted up in my headphone wires.
• Her hair was so knotted after sleeping with it wet.
• The situation was so complex, it felt like a knotted mess that was impossible to unravel.

verb to release or loosen a knot or tie

adjective not tied or fastened

adverb in a manner that is not tied or fastened

• She untied the ribbon from the gift box with delicate precision.
• I quickly untied my shoelaces before entering the house.
• He untied the knot and let the cat out of the bag.
• The therapist helped her untie the emotional knots that were holding her back.