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trefoil

/ˈtɹiː.fɔɪl/
noun

A knot formed by joining the two loose ends of a overhand knot to form a knotted loop; the simplest non-trivial knot.

Examples:

"The child practiced tying a trefoil with the shoelace to make a decorative knot. "

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Visual illustration for the word "features" - One's structure or make-up: form, shape, bodily proportions.
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Visual illustration for the word "architectural" - Pertaining to architecture.
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/ˈʃuːˌleɪs/

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practicedadjective
/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

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