bow tie

bow tie
noun
a man's tie that ties in a bow
• Syn: ↑bow-tie, ↑bowtie
• Hypernyms: ↑necktie, ↑tie
• Hyponyms: ↑black tie, ↑white tie

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\\bō\ noun
: a short necktie tied in a bowknot

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/boh/
1. a small necktie tied in a bow at the collar.
2. a sweet roll or Danish pastry having a shape similar to that of a bow tie or butterfly.
[1910-15]

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bow tie noun
A necktie tied in a two-looped bowknot, often for formal wear
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Main Entry: ↑bow

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bow tie UK [ˌbəʊ ˈtaɪ] US [ˈboʊ ˌtaɪ] noun [countable] [singular bow tie plural bow ties]
a narrow piece of cloth that a man puts around his collar and ties into a bow , usually for special occasions
Thesaurus: accessories worn around the neck and shouldershyponym

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bow tie «boh»,
a small necktie tied in a bow.

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[bō]
n. a necktie in the form of a bow or a knot with two loops
■ a pattern used for patchwork quilts, resembling such a necktie

[as adj.] a bow-tie quilt

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noun, pl ⋯ -ties [count]
: a narrow length of cloth that is worn by men around the neck and tied into a bow at the throat — compare ↑necktie

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bow tie [bow tie bow ties] [ˌbəʊ ˈtaɪ] [ˌboʊ ˈtaɪ] noun
a man's tie that is tied in the shape of a ↑bow and that does not hang down

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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