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bowtie

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Noun — A necktie tied into a bow shape and worn around the collar.

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How to use bowtie

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wear a bowtie a black bowtie bowtie pasta a bowtie intersection

The road-junction sense is a specialist term mainly used in American traffic engineering.

Etymology

The word joins 'bow' and 'tie', describing a necktie fastened into the shape of a bow.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a bowtie?
It is a necktie tied into a bow shape and worn around the collar, often with formal wear.
What does bowtie mean in road design?
In the United States it can also refer to a type of road junction shaped like a bowtie.
Can bowtie describe a shape rather than the tie itself?
Yes, it is also used as an adjective for anything shaped like the visible loops of a tied bowtie, such as bowtie pasta.

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