(nautical) A series of evenly spaced overhand knots in a rope, which make it more secure for climbing or descending. Often used for fire escapes and jib boom foot ropes on rigged sail ships. Also known as the Philadelphia knot.

plural of fire-escape knot

(idiomatic, humorous, informal) Synonym of get one's knickers in a twist

(idiomatic, humorous, informal) Synonym of get one's knickers in a twist

simple past tense and past participle of get one's knickers in a knot

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of get one's knickers in a knot

past participle of get one's shorts in a knot

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of get one's shorts in a knot

present participle of get one's knickers in a knot

present participle of get one's shorts in a knot