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A clasp consisting of a hook which fastens onto a ring.
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One who applies a bandage.
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A device for putting metal bands around crates.
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The 'D' shaped frame of a belt buckle
adj
Fastened with a bodkin.
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A string or leather necktie secured with an ornamental slide.
n
A necktie consisting of a heavy cord held in front by an ornamental clasp or slide.
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Alternative spelling of bowtie [A man's necktie tied in a bow around the throat.]
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Alternative spelling of bowtie [A man's necktie tied in a bow around the throat.]
v
(transitive) To strangle with a bowstring.
n
A man's necktie tied in a bow around the throat.
n
A pair, a couple; originally used of dogs, and later of animals generally (e.g., a brace of conies) and then other things, but rarely human persons. (The plural in this sense is unchanged.) In British use (as plural), this is a particularly common reference to game birds.
n
(engineering) In drilling, a bull-nose shaped device attached to the bottom of the casing string. A casing hanger, which allows the casing to be suspended from the wellhead, is also attached to the top of the casing.
adj
Of the clasp of a wristwatch: having an expanding metal mechanism used for fitting the two ends of the strap together.
n
A short chain or ribbon to connect such a pocket to the watch.
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A stick or small wooden cylinder used for tightening a bandage, in order to compress the arteries of a limb.
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A kind of symmetrical knot used in knotted-pile carpets, where the colored weft yarn passes over the two warp yarns and is pulled through between them and then cut to form the pile.
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A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.
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A coil or loop of something, especially twine, yarn, or rope.
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In upholstery of furniture or an automobile clasps of similar shape employed to hold the tension of a textile covering.
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(by extension, military) A cord with a hook which is secured to an artillery piece, and pulled to fire the weapon.
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A brace and a half; a tierce.
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Any feature in an environment which could be used to support a noose or other strangulation device (especially, for the purpose of attempting to end their life by suicide).
n
The opening or space enclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot, or the threads enclosing such a space.
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A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front. See also bowtie.
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A thin rope attached to an obi.
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An attachment to a surveyor's compass for keeping tally in chaining.
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A strand that, twisted together with other strands, makes up rope or yarn.
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(obsolete) A double shoulder pad worn with a strap around the forehead, used by hawkers and market porters for supporting burdens on the head.
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A tie in a striking colour, especially red, worn in business or politics to suggest confidence and power.
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Alternative form of power chain [(dentistry) An elastic chain that holds braces in place]
n
A cravat tied in such a way that two ends of material dangle from the knot.
n
(US, regional) A lariat or lasso.
n
The yarn or thread composing the strands of a rope.
v
(uncommon) Alternative form of rubber-band [To join with rubber bands.]
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A necktie designated as (part of a) school uniform
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Synonym of Sherman necktie
n
A bolt with a flaring head, for fastening shoes on sleigh runners.
n
Alternative spelling of shoelace [A lace used for fastening a shoe.]
n
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
n
(powerlifting) An implement of a broad fabric worn around and connecting both bicipites brachii to support benching the most heavy weights.
n
A ring of metal wire looped almost twice about, as a keyring.
n
Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use.
n
A ring worn over the end of the thumb to protect it during archery.
n
Alternative form of tiepin [A tie tack, a pin or stud used to secure a tie to the shirt.]
v
To tie strings around (fabric or clothing) and then dye it, in such a manner that the tied parts do not get colored.
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A loop of cloth, cord, etc., which is placed around a curtain to hold it open to one side.
n
A bracelet which partners both wear to show their love.
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