carefullyknotting
verb (present participle)UK /ˈkeəfəliˌnɒtɪŋ/
US /ˈkerfəliˌnɑːtɪŋ/
Tying strings or ropes together slowly and neatly so they stay tight.
She was carefullyknotting the ribbon around the gift box.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making a knot with great attention to detail.
He spent the morning carefullyknotting the fishing line.
3. Joining two pieces of cord in a slow, tidy way.
The scout was carefullyknotting the two ends of the tent rope.
4. Tying something in a way that is meant to be safe and strong.
They were carefullyknotting the boat to the dock.