bow tie meaning
ENWBow tie
- The bow tie /ˈboʊ/ is a type of necktie. It consists of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetrical manner such that the two opposite ends form loops.
- Bow ties may be made of any fabric material, but most are made from silk, polyester, cotton, or a mixture of fabrics. Some fabrics (e.g., wool) are much less common for bow ties than for ordinary four-in-hand neckties.
- A modern bow tie is tied using a common shoelace knot.
- NounPLbow ties
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- Soon, he said, he would like to turn his attention to the pretied bow tie — from its fastener to its fabric.
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