shibari

English

noun
Definitions
  • The artful use of twine to tie objects or packages.
  • (BDSM) A style of Japanese bondage.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 縛り (binding, tying).

Origin

Japanese

縛り

Gloss

binding, tying

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