Also means
node, bow
Usage Note
noeud (also spelled nœud) can mean a knot in a rope, a bow-tie (nœud papillon), or a nautical unit of speed. Avoir un nœud dans la gorge means 'to have a lump in one's throat'. In maths/computing, it also means a node.
Examples
"Il a fait un noeud solide avec la corde."
Natural Translation
He tied a solid knot with the rope.
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