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surgeon's knot

 

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Noun surgeon's knot has 1 sense
  1. surgeon's knot - any of several knots used in tying stitches or ligatures
    --1 is a kind of
    knot

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Surgeon's Knot

Noun: A type of knot commonly used by surgeons and medical professionals to secure sutures or ligatures.

Sample Sentence: The surgeon's knot is known for its great strength and resistance to slipping, making it ideal for securing sutures during surgical procedures.

Verb: To fasten or tie using a surgeon's knot.

Sample Sentence: The surgeon deftly surgeon-knotted the suture, ensuring a secure and reliable closure.

Adjective: Describing something related to or resembling a surgeon's knot.

Sample Sentence: The intricate design of the necklace featured a surgeon's knot pendant, symbolizing the wearer's admiration for the medical profession.

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