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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WINDSOR KNOT

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Windsor knot is a noun.
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WHAT DOES WINDSOR KNOT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Windsor knot

The Windsor knot, also referred to as a Full Windsor or as a Double Windsor to distinguish it from the half-Windsor, is a method of tying a necktie. The Windsor knot, compared to other methods, produces a wide symmetrical triangular knot. The knot is often thought to be named after the Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII before his abdication). It is, however, likely that it was invented by his father, George V. The Duke preferred a wide knot and had his ties specially made with thicker cloth in order to produce a wider knot when tied with the conventional four-in-hand knot. The Windsor knot was invented to emulate the Duke's wide knot with ties made from normal thickness cloth. The Windsor knot is especially suited for a spread or cutaway collar that can properly accommodate a larger knot. For correct wear the tie used for a Windsor knot should be about 4 centimetres or 1.6 inches longer than a conventional tie. The Windsor knot is the only tie knot that is to be used by all personnel in the Royal Air Force and the Royal Air Force Cadets (ATC and CCF(RAF)) in the UK when wearing their black tie while in uniform.

Definition of Windsor knot in the English dictionary

The definition of Windsor knot in the dictionary is a wide triangular knot, produced by making extra turns in tying a tie.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WINDSOR KNOT

Windscale
windscreen
windscreen washer
windscreen wiper
windshield
windshield wiper
windship
windsock
Windsor
Windsor and Maidenhead
Windsor Castle
Windsor chair
Windsor rocker
Windsor tie

WORDS THAT END LIKE WINDSOR KNOT

black knot
butterfly knot
double knot
fisherman´s knot
flat knot
French knot
Gordian knot
granny knot
knot
loop knot
love knot
lover´s knot
overhand knot
prusik knot
reef knot
running knot
square knot
surgeon´s knot
sword knot
tie the knot
true-lovers´ knot

Synonyms and antonyms of Windsor knot in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Windsor knot» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WINDSOR KNOT

Find out the translation of Windsor knot to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Windsor knot from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Windsor knot» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

温莎结
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

nudo Windsor
570 millions of speakers

English

Windsor knot
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विंडसर गाँठ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عقدة وندسور
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Windsor узел
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Windsor nó
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উইন্ডসর গাঁট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

noeud de Windsor
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Windsor simpulan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Windsor-Knoten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ウィンザーノット
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

윈저 매듭
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Windsor simpul
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Windsor knot
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விண்ட்சர் முடிச்சு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विंडसर गाठ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Windsor düğüm
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nodo Windsor
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

węzeł Windsor
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Windsor вузол
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Windsor nod
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Windsor κόμπος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Windsor knoop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Windsor knut
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Windsor knute
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Windsor knot

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WINDSOR KNOT»

The term «Windsor knot» is normally little used and occupies the 108.704 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WINDSOR KNOT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Windsor knot

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WINDSOR KNOT»

Discover the use of Windsor knot in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Windsor knot and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Windsor Knot
From Mystery Writers of America award winner Sharyn McCrumb, author of MacPHERSON'S LAMENT, and IF I'D KILLED HIM WHEN I MET HIM... From the Paperback edition.
Sharyn McCrumb, 2010
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The Windsor Knot
Tracing more than three decades of love, passion, and deception, The Windsor Knot ties up all the loose ends of a liaison hidden in plain sight. The Palace won't speak of it, but Christopher Wilson tells all. Book jacket.
Christopher Wilson, 2003
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The 85 ways to tie a tie: the science and aesthetics of tie ...
Traces the history of the knotted neckcloth from the seventeenth century to the present day, and includes eighty-five ways to tie a tie. Wonderfully illustrated and wittily written, this little classic of sartorial elegance
Thomas Fink, Yong Mao, 2000
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Articles on Neckties, Including: Windsor Knot, Four-In-Hand ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Hephaestus Books, 2011
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Listen To Your Heart
Not just any knot but a Windsor knot. He loved Windsor knots because they looked so neat and finished. The suit wasn't half-bad either. Custom-made Armani that draped his lanky frame to perfection. Not that he normally wore such attire, but it ...
Fern Michaels, 2009
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Duke and Duchess of Windsor Fashion Paper Dolls in Full Color
Meticulously accurate, detailed recreations of ceremonial attire, suits, gowns, casual wear, accessories, more, worn by famed couple. 2 dolls, 14 costumes each. Captions.
Tom Tierney, 1988
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Four Classic Quarterly Essays on the Australian Story
Once, in my first year at Grammar, when I decided that the ordinary slip-knot he had taught me to tie was boring, I got another boy to teach me the Windsor knot. When my father saw it he told me it was a “harlot's knot” – I was astonished he ...
Chris Feik, 2006
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A Boy Should Know How to Tie a Tie: And Other Lessons for ...
“This is the half-Windsor knot. You will at all times and without exception tie your tie in this fashion.” With a series of deft moves, the straight length of cloth was twisted and turned into a neat and orderly bit of neckwear. In my imagination he was ...
Antwone Fisher, 2010
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A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up Revised & Updated: What to Wear, ...
Bring the wide end ofthe tie through the knot that has been created. 9. Pull the wide end of the tie down the front of your shirt. Tighten the knot and draw it snug to your collar. 7. Half Windsor Knot 1. The wide end ofthe tie should. A Gentleman  ...
John Bridges, Bryan Curtis, 2012
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England, Our England
An anthology and miscellany of everything an Englishman should know: From Austen to Wordsworth,Jerusalem to the Scout’s Honour, Kings and Queens of England to Land of Hope and Glory, Savile Row tailors to Jermyn St Shirt Makers, Tying a ...
Alan Titchmarsh, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WINDSOR KNOT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Windsor knot is used in the context of the following news items.
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Scientists discover 24882 ways to tie a necktie
In the 1930s, the Duke of Windsor is credited with introducing what is now known as the Windsor knot, from which its smaller derivative, the half-Windsor, ... «WKBW-TV, Jun 15»
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24882 Ways To Tie Your Necktie
In the 1930s, the Duke of Windsor is credited with introducing what is now known as the Windsor knot, from which its smaller derivative, the half-Windsor, ... «Inside Science News Service, May 15»
3
How to tie a tie
The most basic tie knot that people wear most of the time is the class triangle knot called the Windsor knot. This is a very easy knot to make and has a ... «Setonian, Nov 14»
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Jimmy Kimmel, Freddie Wong Are “Tie Fighters” In Epic Collaboration
Wong teamed up with Jimmy Kimmel for “Tie Fighters“, an action-packed short that involves a men's bathroom, a Windsor knot, and a burning stake. The video ... «Tubefilter, Nov 14»
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The seven rules of tying a tie
Symmetrical, like the Windsor, but with a smaller knot – it's a more modest version ... pompous, like a slippery salesman; all giant Windsor knot and no suit jacket. «The Guardian, Sep 14»
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Company started by local Marine Corps vets focuses on exotic …
North Syracuse, N.Y. — Most guys these days are lucky if they can muddle through tying the traditional Windsor knot on their neckties. But there are other, ... «The Post-Standard, Jul 14»
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Irish fashion makes the cut at start of President's state visit
Yesterday's engagements at Windsor Castle and Westminster highlighted the ... though whether or not his Windsor knot was a political reference to the style's ... «Irish Times, Apr 14»
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This man can tie a 'Windsor Knot' in less than 18 seconds!
This man can tie a 'Windsor Knot' in less than 18 seconds! ... the Guinness Book of World Records by tying a perfect 'Windsor Knot' of necktie in 17.91 seconds. «NDTV, Mar 14»
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Mathematician Calculates 177147 Ways to Tie a Tie
Whether they know it or not, most guys stick to the tried-and-true Windsor knot when tying their neckties. The more debonair gentlemen, depending on the ... «Discover Magazine, Feb 14»
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How To Tie A Half Windsor Knot
Everyone at some point has to wear a tie. And there are so many different ties and tie knots to choose from. Among the classics is the Windsor Half Knot - the ... «Business Insider, Aug 13»

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