bowknot

2 definitions found

bowknot - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Bowknot \Bow"knot`\, n.
     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.
     [1913 Webster]

bowknot - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  bowknot
      n 1: a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
           [syn: bow, bowknot]