Bow (knot)

Bow (knot)

A bow, meaning a sort of knot, can mean:-
*See rosette (decoration).
*Bow tie: a piece of decorative clothing (like neck tie).
*An ornamental knot made of ribbon
*A knot like a reef knot but with one or both ends folded back through so they can be easily pulled out, as often used on shoes: see .


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