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net — net1 [net] n. [ME < OE nett, akin to Ger netz, Goth nati < IE base * ned , to twist together > L nodus, a knot] 1. a fabric made from string, cord, etc., loosely knotted or woven in an openwork pattern and used to trap or snare birds,… … English World dictionary
net — {{11}}net (adj.) remaining after deductions, 1510s, from earlier sense of trim, elegant, clean, neat (c.1300), from O.Fr. net clean, pure, from L. nitere to shine, look bright, glitter (see NEAT (Cf. neat)). Meaning influenced by It. netto… … Etymology dictionary
knot — 1. Tied. Hīpu u, hīpu upu u, kipu u, nīpu u; ♦ fancy knot, pu u; ♦ knot in a fish net, a a pu upu u, See slipknot, topknot. ♦ To knot the meshes of a net, hi a. 2. In a tree. Kīnā o ka lā au. 3. In flesh. Lā au. 4. Nautical. Mile … English-Hawaiian dictionary
knot — 1. An intertwining of the ends of two cords, tapes, or sutures, in such a way that they cannot easily become separated; or a similar twining or infolding of a cord in its continuity. 2. In anatomy or pathology, a node, ganglion, or circumscribed… … Medical dictionary
Reef knot — Knot details name=Reef knot names=Square knot (from its appearance) type=binding origin=Ancient related=Thief knot, granny knot, grief knot releasing=Jamming strength=48% caveat=Not secure as a bend. Spills easily if one of the free ends is… … Wikipedia
Fiador knot — Knot details name=Fiador knot names= Theodore knot caption= type= loop type2= strength= origin= related= Bottle sling releasing= uses= rope halters, hackamores, and hobbles caveat= abok number= #1110The fiador knot (also Theodore knot) is a… … Wikipedia
Bowen knot — Knot details name= Bowen knot names= Bowen s knot, Tristram knot, True lover s knot caption= type= type2= strength= origin= related= Unknot, Carrick bend releasing= uses= Heraldic emblem caveat= Not a knot abok number= The Bowen knot is not a… … Wikipedia
Gordian Knot (software) — Infobox Software name = Gordian Knot caption = author =lenox, thewef developer = Gerhard Berger, Tony Lenox, Chris Clark, tHe gLouCh, Wolfgang Ruthensteiner released = latest release version = 0.35.0 pack 2 latest release date = September 3, 2005 … Wikipedia
Gordian Knot (band) — Infobox musical artist Name = Gordian Knot Img capt = Gordian Knot s self titled debut album, Gordian Knot , released in 1999. Background = group or band Years active = 1998 ndash;present Origin = USA Genre = Progressive rock Progressive metal… … Wikipedia
History of knot theory — For thousands of years, knots have been used for basic purposes such as recording information, fastening and tying objects together. Over time people realized that different knots were better at different tasks, such as climbing or sailing. Knots … Wikipedia
