knot, or any of various similar kinds of knots, resulting in a ball of rope.' name='description'> turk's head - definition and meaning
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turk's head

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  • noun A knot, or any of various similar kinds of knots, resulting in a ball of rope.

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  • noun an ornamental knot that resembles a small turban

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  • reesetee commented on the word turk's head

    A decorative knot with a variable number of interwoven strands forming a closed loop. The name is used to describe the general family of all such knots rather than one individual knot. More here.

    January 11, 2008