true lover's knot
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Definition
- Noun:
- A knot for tying the ends of two lines together: A specific type of knot used to join two ropes or cords securely.
- A stylized or decorative knot used as an emblem of love: A symbolic knot, often intricately interwoven, representing the bond and fidelity between lovers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The sailor demonstrated how to tie a true lover's knot to connect the two cables.
- They exchanged bracelets featuring a true lover's knot as a promise of their devotion.
Advanced Usage
- Symbolic Use: The knot is often used in jewelry, art, and heraldry as a timeless symbol of eternal love and commitment.
- The engagement ring was designed with a true lover's knot motif.
Variants and Related Words
- True-love knot (n): An alternative name for the same decorative knot.
- Lover's knot (n): A more general term for knots symbolizing love, which may refer to slightly different designs.
Synonyms
- Love knot: A decorative knot symbolizing love.
- Endless knot: A knot with a similar symbolic meaning of eternity and interconnection.
Related Idioms
- To tie the knot: This common idiom for getting married is conceptually related, though it does not specifically reference the "true lover's knot" design.
- After years together, they finally decided to tie the knot.
Noun
- a knot for tying the ends of two lines together
- a stylized or decorative knot used as an emblem of love