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bowknot

/boh-not/US // ˈboʊˌnɒt //UK // (ˈbəʊˌnɒt) //

蝴蝶结,打结,弓形结,绳结

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : bow.

Examples

  • We are afraid that someday you may run away and leave us, so we wish to tie you to us with a bowknot of affection.

  • Resting on its satin bed gleamed a string of graduated pearls from which hung a pearl pendant in the form of a bowknot.

  • Bowknot—is tied like the square knot, but with ends doubled back in tying the latter half—used on neckties and ribbons.

  • Helen's hands rose slowly to her breast, where a pretty watch dangled from a bowknot of crushed diamonds.

  • In his free left hand he holds a slim ivory cane with a violet bowknot.