The term you are referring to is a "knot." A knot is a method of fastening or securing a rope or string by tying it in a specific manner. There are various types of knots, each with its own unique structure and purpose, such as the reef knot, bowline, or clove hitch. Knot tying is a skill that is commonly used in activities such as sailing, rock climbing, camping, and fishing.
knot: a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar not: used to express the negative of other words
Knot refers to a fastening made by tying a piece of string or rope. Not expresses negation, denial, or refusal.
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A rope.
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Homonyms of "not" are "knot" & "naught". All three have different meanings.
Hot knot
There are multiple ways to make rope, either stalk + stalk, Hemp (2 Sm. Leaves), or String + String User Name: Floatberry
Thread
The homophone for a string of rope and a string of a musical instrument is "cord."
The homophone for a string or rope and a string of a musical instrument are "cord" and "chord" respectively.