n. pl. [ See Knittle. ] (Naut.) (a) The halves of yarns in the unlaid end of a rope twisted for pointing or grafting. (b) Small lines used to sling hammocks under the deck beams. (c) Reef points. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adj) causing irritation or annoyance, Syn. irritating, plaguey, pestering, vexatious, nettlesome, galling, pesky, vexing, plaguy, teasing, bothersome, pestiferous, Example:tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork; aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport; found it galling to have to ask permission; an irritating delay; nettlesome paperwork; a pesky mosquito; swarms of pestering gnats; a plaguey newfangled safety catch; a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him; a vexatious child; it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong