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bowknot
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bow·knot  (bnt)
n.
A knot with large decorative loops.
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bowknot
bowknot [ˈbəʊˌnɒt]
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Knots) a decorative knot usually having two loops and two loose ends; bow
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Noun1.bowknot - a knot with two loops and loose endsbowknot - a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
bow
knot - any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object
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