Knot and Writhe

Knot

Knot verb - To twist together into a usually confused mass.
Usage example: the extension cords were hopelessly knotted together

Writhe and knot are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Writhe" instead a verb "Knot".

Nearby Words: knotty, knotting

Writhe

Writhe verb - To cause to twine about one another.

Knot and writhe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Knot" instead a verb "Writhe".

Nearby Words: writhed, writhing
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