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tatting

tat·ting
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tat-ing]
    • /ˈtæt ɪŋ/
    • /ˈtætɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tat-ing]
    • /ˈtæt ɪŋ/

Definitions of tatting word

  • noun tatting the act or process of making a kind of knotted lace of cotton or linen thread with a shuttle. 1
  • noun tatting such lace. 1
  • noun tatting handicraft: lace-making 1
  • noun tatting an intricate type of lace made by looping a thread of cotton or linen by means of a hand shuttle 0
  • noun tatting the act or work of producing this 0
  • noun tatting a fine lace made by looping and knotting thread that is wound on a hand shuttle: used for edging, trimming, etc. 0

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Origin of tatting

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; origin uncertain

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Tatting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

tatting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

tatting usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for tatting

noun tatting

  • applique — Applique is the craft of sewing fabric shapes onto larger pieces of cloth. You can also use applique to refer to things you make using this craft.
  • arabesque — An arabesque is a position in ballet dancing. The dancer stands on one leg with their other leg lifted and stretched out backwards, and their arms stretched out in front of them.
  • bargello — a needlepoint embroidery stitch producing a zigzag pattern
  • brocade — Brocade is a thick, expensive material, often made of silk, with a raised pattern on it.
  • crewel — a loosely twisted worsted yarn, used in fancy work and embroidery

verb tatting

  • cord — Cord is strong, thick string.

Antonyms for tatting

verb tatting

  • loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.

Top questions with tatting

  • what is tatting?
  • how to do tatting?
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  • what is shuttle tatting?
  • how to needle tatting?
  • how to do tatting with a needle?
  • tatting how to?
  • how to use tatting shuttle?
  • what is tatting crochet?
  • how to tatting beginner?
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