four–in–hand

noun \ˈfȯr-ən-ˌhand\

Definition of FOUR-IN-HAND

a : a vehicle drawn by a team of four horses driven by one person

b : such a team of four horses

: a necktie tied in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front

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