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BOWKNOT
bow, bowknot
(noun) a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
bowknot (plural bowknots)
A knot that has two loops and two loose ends, either used decoratively, or to tie shoelaces.
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Source: Wiktionary
Bow"knot`, n.
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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