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knotless

knotless

3.4
Wood or rope with no rounded imperfections that is smooth and easy to handle
  • adjective
  • /ˈnɑt.ləs/
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  • She admired the knotless rope because it was easier to handle and looked neat.

Examples

  • The new knotless fishing line is much easier to use.

  • A knotless thread is ideal for delicate sewing projects.

  • The craftsman preferred knotless wood for making fine furniture.

  • This rope is completely knotless and very strong.

  • The woodworker preferred knotless lumber for its smooth finish and strength.

  • This knotless fishing line makes it easy to attach hooks without the hassle of tying knots.

  • Choosing knotless ropes ensures that they glide smoothly through pulleys without snagging.

Synonyms

unfurrowed
vsknotless
8.2

A surface that is smooth and even with no lines or wrinkles

lacks internal lumps or hard spots that create unevenness
unnotched
vsknotless
7.5

A smooth surface or edge with no notches

lacks internal lumps or hard spots rather than surface cuts

Antonyms

knotty
3 7.0

Full of hard lumps and tangles, for example in wood or hair

How Smooth

polished
26 2.1
knotless
3.4
smooth
256 1.0
rough
164 1.0
knotted
3.9

Surface Forms

knotless positive

Morphology

knotless = knot (transparent) = knot + less

Literal physical description 'without knots' matches the base combination and is easy to derive.

Etymology

Knotless breaks into knot and -less, where knot is a 'tied lump' and -less means 'without'. So knotless wood, rope, or thread is 'without' knots, making it smooth and easier to work with.