: a knot intertwining the ends of two cords and used in tying other knots
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The adjustable tie belt holds the robe firmly closed even with a simple half-knot.
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Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2023
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Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2023
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“Half-knot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-knot. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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