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Definition of "turk's-head" []

  • Same as Turk's-cap, 2. (noun)
  • Nautical, a form of knot made by weaving turns of small cord round a larger rope. A similar knot is largely used in ornamenting whip-handles. (noun)
  • A long broom with spherical head, for sweeping ceilings, etc. (noun)
  • A pan for baking cake, having a tin core in the center, thus bringing heat into the middle of the cake. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "turk's-head" in a sentence
  • "So, armed with the turk's-head brush, the policeman ascended Mrs. Gammer's small, steep staircase."
  • ""You can take the turk's-head brush and brush him down!""