Shoelace or muscle problem (4)

I believe the answer is:

knot

(Other definitions for knot that I've seen before include "Unit of speed used at sea" , "Measure of speed at sea" , "Tie; sandpiper" , "Tangled mass" , "Flier" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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