The old sailor ran his fingers over the knotty rope, marveling at how many tangles it had collected.

The knottiness of the old oak beam made repairs slow and delicate.

Despite her careful smoothing, the knottinesses of the reclaimed wood lent the table an unruly character.

I took a long walk through Knotty Ash on a foggy morning, enjoying the quiet streets and the area's local history.