Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tatting

/ˈtætɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.64 in modern English

Syllables: tat-ting
IPA: /ˈtætɪŋ/

8

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The art of making such lace.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of tat

Example Sentences

"Best and largest collection of tatting work, not less than seven different articles, five dollars; best tatting collar, two dollars; […] best three tatting doylies, two dollars, Mrs. J. M. Junkin, Fairfield."
"While crocheting is the most popular feature in art needle work, tatting has now entered the field with such vigor that crocheting does not monopolize the situation."

Etymology

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

Usage

Inflected Forms

tattings (plural)

Phrases

cro-tatting needle tatting shuttle tatting

Frequently Paired Words

tat

Synonyms

tat lace making

Rhymes With

batting chatting patting matting russia matting catting flatting

Questions

How do you pronounce tatting?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtætɪŋ/.
What does tatting mean?: A form of looped and knotted lace needlework made from a single thread.
Where does tatting come from?: Unknown. The noun appears earlier than the verb. Attested since the mid-19th century.

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