four-in-hand Synonyms

four-in-hand Meaning

Wordnet

four-in-hand (n)

a long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other

a carriage pulled by four horses with one driver

Webster

four-in-hand (a.)

Consisting of four horses controlled by one person; as, a four-in-hand team; drawn by four horses driven by one person; as, a four-in-hand coach.

Webster

four-in-hand (n.)

A team of four horses driven by one person; also, a vehicle drawn by such a team.

FAQs About the word four-in-hand

a long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other, a carriage pulled by four horses with one driverConsisting of four horses

calèche, tonga, tilbury, hansom, chariot, caleche,barouche, brougham, diligence, cabriolet

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The man wore a crisp white shirt with a classic four-in-hand tie.

The four-in-hand knot is characterized by its symmetrical triangle shape.

The groom opted for a subtly patterned four-in-hand tie to complement his suit.

The politician's signature look included a navy blue suit with a powder blue four-in-hand tie.