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Tom Fool's knot

Tom Fool's knot noun: a conjuror's knot consisting of two loops that instantly disappear when the ends are pulled.

Noun

Tom Fool's knot

  1. (magic) A conjuror's knot consisting of two loops that instantly disappear when the ends are pulled.

Questions about Tom Fool's knot

What does Tom Fool's knot mean?
Tom Fool's knot means a conjuror's knot consisting of two loops that instantly disappear when the ends are pulled.
What part of speech is Tom Fool's knot?
Tom Fool's knot is a noun.

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