knotter

English

noun
Definitions
  • A person who makes knots.
  • A machine or device that makes knots.
  • (pulp and paper) A screen used to remove “knots” or impurities from wood pulp in the process of making paper.
  • (nautical) A vessel capable of reaching a specified speed in knots.
  • (nautical) A wind blowing at a specified velocity in knots.

Etymology

Suffix from English knot.

Origin

English

knot

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