Knäuel — meaning in English

English meaning

• ball noun A round or roughly spherical object, especially one used in sports and games.
• clew noun In sailing, the lower corner of a sail, or the metal loop fitted there, to which a sheet is attached for trimming the sail.
• knot noun A fastening made by looping and tightening a piece of string, rope, or similar material.

Senses

Knäuel is used for these senses in English:

• ball A quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape.
• clew (archaic) A ball of thread or yarn.
• knot A maze-like pattern.

ball — full definition

1. noun A round or roughly spherical object, especially one used in sports and games.
2. noun A large, formal social gathering for dancing.
3. verb To form or roll something into a round shape.

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