bowknots
Tied ribbon shapes
Bowknots are decorative knots with loops that can be pulled loose, like those tied in shoelaces or ribbon.
The word emphasizes the ornamental bow shape rather than the securing function: She tied the ribbon in a neat bowknot.
Gift wrapping and hair ribbons typically feature bowknots.
Forming a knot
- loopCurve closing on itself
- cinchGuaranteed easy thing
- securingMaking firmly fixed
- untyingLoosening a fastened cord
double loop · rabbit ears · bunny ears · symmetry · tension · pull · threading · lacing
Slender ornamental strip
- giftItem given freely
- wrappingOuter covering material
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- grosgrainRibbed woven textile
embellishment · trimming · package · present · ornament · adornment · flourish · accent
tying
Forming a knot
untying · double loop · rabbit ears · bunny ears · symmetry · tension · pull · threading · lacing · half hitch
ribbon
Slender ornamental strip
grosgrain · embellishment · trimming · package · present · ornament · adornment · flourish · accent · finishing touch
shoelace
Cord securing footwear
- lacingInterlacing cords through holes
- fasteningJoining two parts together
- closureSense of emotional resolution
tie · sneaker · oxford · apron strings · sash · waistband · bonnet · corset · bodice · drawstring
rigging
Ropes controlling ship sails
marlinspike · yacht · sailboat · marine · hemp · halyard · lanyard · splice · hitching · seamanship
bowknotssquare knots
Flat binding hitches
reef knots · bowline · clove hitch · sheepshank · trucker's hitch
bowknotshitches
Minor problems or fastening knots
bends · splice · lashings · overhand knots