Making a knot is the process of TYING two or more pieces of rope, string, or other material together. It is commonly used in sailing, fishing, and other outdoor activities. The two most common terms for making a knot are tieing (6 letters) and TYING (5 letters). Tieing is the process of joining two ends of a rope or string together with a knot, while TYING is the process of connecting two or more pieces of rope or string together with a knot.