knotwork

/ (ˈnɒtˌwɜːk) /


noun
  1. ornamentation consisting of a mass of intertwined and knotted cords

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How to use knotwork in a sentence

  • This "beautiful demonstration" of his penmanship was a most intricate piece of what was known as fine knotting, or knotwork.

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