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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescrochê
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɾoˈʃe
"Ela faz lindas blusas de crochê."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A needlework technique performed by using a hooked needle to weave yarn or thread into patterned fabric.
"She picked up her crochet to work on the blanket during the evening."
- 1
To make garments or decorative fabric by looping yarn with a hooked needle.
"He learned how to crochet a warm winter scarf."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'crochet', meaning 'little hook', which is a diminutive of 'croc' (hook), originating from Old Norse 'krokr'. The term entered the English language in the 19th century to describe the specific needlework technique using a hooked needle.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Crochet" is said worldwide
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crochet
Transliteration: kro.ʃɛ
"Elle fait du crochet tous les soirs."
Häkeln
Transliteration: hɛːkln
"Sie verbringt ihre Freizeit gerne mit Häkeln."
uncinetto
Transliteration: un.tʃiˈnɛt.to
"Mia nonna fa spesso lavori a uncinetto."
crochet
Transliteration: kɾoˈtʃet
"Ella aprendió a hacer crochet cuando era niña."
crochê
Transliteration: kɾoˈʃe
"Ela faz lindas blusas de crochê."
क्रॉसचे
Transliteration: krosche
Script: क्रॉसचे बुनना
"वह सर्दियों के लिए उन से क्रॉसचे बुन रही है।"
钩针编织
Transliteration: gōuzhēn biānzhī
"她很喜欢用钩针编织围巾。"
코바늘뜨기
Transliteration: kobaneul-tteugi
"어머니는 코바늘뜨기로 모자를 만드셨다."
かぎ針編み
Transliteration: kagibari ami
"彼女やかぎ針編みでセーターを編んでいます。"
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