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Definition of tatting

tatting

/ˈtæt.ɪŋ/
tat · ting
Plural:tattings
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• noun

1

A handicraft technique for making a durable lace from a series of knots and loops worked with a small hand shuttle or needle.

Example

"She learned the art of tatting from her grandmother, spending quiet evenings working with a small ivory shuttle."

2

Delicate knotted lace made by hand with a small shuttle or needle, typically used as edging for collars, handkerchiefs, and linens.

Example

"The antique pillowcases were trimmed with intricate white tatting along the borders."

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• Rhymes for tatting

• Nearby Words

tatter
tattered
tatters
tatting
tattle
tattler
tattletale

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the early 19th century, probably derived from provincial English or Scots 'tat' meaning a matted lock of hair or rag, of Scandinavian origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tatting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tatting
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