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Antonyms for tatting

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : tat-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtæt ɪŋ

Definition of tatting

Origin : "making of knotted lace," 1832, of uncertain origin. In French, frivolité.

As in lace : noun netted material
As in needlework : noun needlepoint
As in embroidery : noun fancy stitching
As in intertwine/interweave : verb twist around
As in knot : verb weave, complicate

Example sentences :

Mrs. Harrison reached for her tatting which lay near her book.
Extract from : « Selina » by George Madden Martin

She had her tatting with her and Drusilla saw that she was in for a visitation.
Extract from : « Drusilla with a Million » by Elizabeth Cooper

Sylvie had brought a bit of tatting along, and now took it out.
Extract from : « Hope Mills » by Amanda M. Douglas

We've no time for questions, Evelina, now—go back to your tatting—hey?
Extract from : « The Tinder-Box » by Maria Thompson Daviess

You know as much about writing poetry as I do about tatting!
Extract from : « Skyrider » by B. M. Bower

Then she rose and walked to the dwarf bookcase at the end of the room to fetch her tatting.
Extract from : « A Crooked Path » by Mrs. Alexander

A rosette in tatting is sewn on in the middle of the end of the cravat.
Extract from : « Beeton's Book of Needlework » by Isabella Beeton

The tatting is worked with tatting fine cotton and two shuttles.
Extract from : « Beeton's Book of Needlework » by Isabella Beeton

The end of this cravat is formed by a long rosette or médaillon in tatting.
Extract from : « Beeton's Book of Needlework » by Isabella Beeton

Why, just to look at them you feel sure they'd have tatting on their stays, and make their own garters.
Extract from : « The Lightning Conductor » by C. N. Williamson

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