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tatting.

A form of looped and knotted lace needlework made from a single thread.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtætɪŋ/
  1. A form of looped and knotted lace needlework made from a single thread.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The art of making such lace.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Unknown. The noun appears earlier than the verb. Attested since the mid-19th century.

verb/ˈtætɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of tat

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

Unknown. The noun appears earlier than the verb. Attested since the mid-19th century.

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