knotwork
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7.4
- noun
- /ˈnɑtˌwɜrk/
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nudos decorativos
- The borders are black with a gold knotwork design, and the back of the card is also black with a triple moon symbol, with a bit of knotwork inside and the same kind of border you see on the fronts.
Examples
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Sunken into the lintel of its arched doorway was a sizable ward made up of intricate knotwork patterns etched into a bronze plate.
Fiction book (1991) -
The ancient manuscript featured exquisite knotwork designs that captivated all who saw it.
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The borders are black with a gold knotwork design, and the back of the card is also black with a triple moon symbol, with a bit of knotwork inside and the same kind of border you see on the fronts.
Blog text (10) -
Her plaits show knotwork, and three circles have patterns of three, six, and eight, respectively: the triskele, the marigold, and the rosette.
Academic text (2000) -
Her artwork showcases beautiful knotwork patterns that blend traditional and modern styles.
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The artisan spent hours creating knotwork embellishments for the ceremonial tapestry.
Synonyms
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3.9
A decorative strip made by weaving threads to decorate clothes, curtains, or furniture
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A piece of cloth made by crossing threads in a pattern
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6.8
A delicate open pattern of threads used to decorate veils or dresses
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8.8
To knot cords together to make decorative items like bracelets
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7.9
An open structure of threads or wires woven like a net
A decorative pattern of crossed, curling bands on furniture or buildings
Knitting that makes raised twisted patterns on items like sweaters or scarves
Antonyms
How Intricate
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Knotwork comes from the simple parts knot ('a tie in a rope') and work ('something made by hand'), so imagine a design made from tied cords or lines. You often see this looping style in Celtic art, and that is why knotwork means a decorative pattern of interlaced lines or knots.