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Turk's-head
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What's The Definition Of Turk's-head?
[n] an ornamental knot that resembles a small turban
Synonyms | Synonyms for Turk's-head: Related Terms | Find terms related to Turk's-head: See Also | knot Turk's-head In Webster's Dictionary \Turk's"-head`\, n.
1. (Naut.) A knot of turbanlike form worked on a rope with a
piece of small line.
2.
(a) The melon cactus. [West Indies]
(b) Any of several species of {Echinocactus}. [California]
3. A long-handled, round-headed broom for sweeping ceilings,
etc. [Colloq. or Dial.]
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