tatting

/'tætiɳ/

Thân thiện

A woman creates delicate tatting with a small shuttle and white thread.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of delicate handmade lace: Tatting refers to a specific form of lace-making. It is created by looping and knotting a single thread, typically using a small shuttle or a needle.
   • The craft or process of making such lace: Tatting can also refer to the art, act, or technique of producing this knotted lacework.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Her grandmother taught her the art of tatting.
  • The tablecloth was edged with beautiful, intricate tatting.
  • She sells her tatting at the local craft fair.

Advanced Usage

• "To do tatting": To engage in the craft of making this type of lace.
  • She spends her evenings doing tatting while listening to the radio.

Variants and Related Words

• Tat (verb): To make or do tatting.
  • She tatted a lovely border for the handkerchief.
• Tatted (adjective): Describing something made with the tatting technique.
  • She wore a collar of tatted lace.

Synonyms

• Lacemaking: The general craft of making lace, which includes techniques like tatting, bobbin lace, and needle lace.
• Knotted lace: A descriptive term that highlights the technique used in tatting.

Related Phrases

(Note: As a specific craft noun, 'tatting' does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms. The related phrases are about the activity itself.) - Shuttle tatting: Tatting made using a small shuttle tool. - Shuttle tatting often produces a more durable lace. - Needle tatting: Tatting made using a special needle instead of a shuttle. - Needle tatting can be easier for beginners to learn.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act or art of making handmade lace
2. needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lace making