1. plural of knotter; people or devices that tie knots or fasten things together with knots
Usage: commonly used in agricultural and textile contexts
2. in agriculture, machines or workers that bundle hay, straw, or grain by tying it with twine or rope
Usage: technical term used in farming

Examples

• The farm equipment included several automatic knotters for binding hay bales.
• Skilled knotters were essential in the textile mills of the 19th century.
• Modern hay knotters can process hundreds of bales per hour.
• The knotters on the harvester malfunctioned, slowing down the entire operation.
• Expert knotters in the fishing industry create strong, reliable knots for nets and lines.