Definitions for bowknotˈboʊˌnɒt
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
bow•knotˈboʊˌnɒt(n.)
Category: Navy, Textiles
Ref: bow 2 (def. 3). 1 2 4
Origin of bowknot:
1540–50
Princeton's WordNet
bow, bowknot(noun)
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
Wiktionary
bowknot(Noun)
A knot that has two loops, and two loose ends, either used decoratively, or to tie shoelaces
Webster Dictionary
Bowknot(noun)
a knot in which a portion of the string is drawn through in the form of a loop or bow, so as to be readily untied
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