tatting

noun
tat·​ting | \ ˈta-tiŋ How to pronounce tatting (audio) \

Definition of tatting

1 : a delicate handmade lace formed usually by looping and knotting with a single cotton thread and a small shuttle
2 : the act or process of making tatting

Illustration of tatting

Illustration of tatting

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Examples of tatting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The tit-for-tatting among sports humans will never stop. David Whitley, OrlandoSentinel.com, "UCF over Alabama — would you bet your life?," 10 Jan. 2018 Apart from dozens of artists exhibiting their art and demonstrating their process, there will be music live music, food and family friendly activities such as face painting, sidewalk chalk drawing and lace tatting. Denisse Salazar, Orange County Register, "The 17th annual Celebration of the Arts in Yorba Linda on June 4.," 26 May 2017

First Known Use of tatting

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for tatting

origin unknown

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