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noeud

knot

noun NUH Less Common

Origin: Latin nodus

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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