tatting
tatting · tattings
A form of looped and knotted lace needlework made from a single threadA form of looped and knotted lace needlework made from a single thread.
/ˈtætɪŋ/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A form of looped and knotted lace needlework made from a single thread.
needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle
(countable, uncountable)The art of making such lace.
the act or art of making handmade lace
Origin
Unknown. The noun appears earlier than the verb. Attested since the mid-19th century.Unknown. The noun appears earlier than the verb. Attested since the mid-19th century.
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Forms
plural: tattingsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the act or art of making handmade lace:lace making
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedtat
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable