to solve a knot

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• Knot theory — A three dimensional depiction of a thickened trefoil knot, the simplest non trivial knot …   Wikipedia

• knot´less — knot1 «not», noun, verb, knot|ted, knot|ting. –n. 1. a) a fastening made by tying or twining together pieces of one or more ropes, strings, or cords: »a square knot, a slipknot, a knot in a shoelace. b) …   Useful english dictionary

• knot — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English cnotta; akin to Old High German knoto knot Date: before 12th century 1. a. an interlacement of the parts of one or more flexible bodies forming a lump or knob (as for fastening or tying… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• Gordian Knot — For other uses, see Gordian Knot (disambiguation). Alexander cuts the Gordian Knot, by Jean Simon Berthélemy (1743–1811) The Gordian Knot is a legend of Phrygian Gordium associated with Alexander the Great. It is often used as a metaphor …   Wikipedia

• cut the Gordian knot — solve a difficult problem in a direct or forceful way. → Gordian knot …   English new terms dictionary

• cut the Gordian knot — To overcome a difficulty by violent measures, as Alexander the Great cut the Gordian knot with his sword • • • Main Entry: ↑Gordian * * * cut the Gordian knot phrase to solve a very difficult problem in a quick and determined way that may cause… …   Useful english dictionary

• Human knot — A human knot is a common icebreaker game or teambuilding activity for new people to learn to work together in close physical proximity!. It is a disentanglement puzzle in which a group of people in a circle hold hands with the person across from… …   Wikipedia

• Invertible knot — In mathematics, especially in the area of topology known as knot theory, an invertible knot is a knot that can be continuously deformed to itself, but with its orientation reversed. A non invertible knot is any knot which does not have this… …   Wikipedia

• Gordian knot — Gor|di|an knot [ˌgo:diən ˈnɔt US ˌgo:rdiən ˈna:t] n [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: From a complicated knot tied by Gordius, king of ancient Phrygia, which Alexander the Great cut through with his sword] cut/untie the Gordian knot to quickly solve a… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• Gordian knot — ► NOUN (in phrase cut the Gordian knot) ▪ solve a difficult problem in a direct or forceful way. ORIGIN from the legendary knot tied by Gordius, king of Gordium, and cut through by Alexander the Great in response to the prophecy that whoever… …   English terms dictionary

• Gordian knot — n. 1 an intricate knot. 2 a difficult problem or task. Phrases and idioms: cut the Gordian knot solve a problem by force or by evasion. Etymology: Gordius, king of Phrygia, who tied an intricate knot that remained tied until cut by Alexander the… …   Useful english dictionary