crochet
Crochet (noun) means a craft in which yarn or thread is looped together using a single hooked needle to form fabric. Example: “She learned crochet from her grandmother as a child.”
How to use crochet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA needlework craft using one hooked needle, distinct from knitting, which uses two straight needles.
Don't confuse with "knitting" — crochet uses a single hook, knitting uses two needles and different stitch technique.
Word forms
crocheted past tense, crochets plural, Crochets plural, crochets singular
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Etymology
From French crochet, meaning "small hook" — ultimately from Old French croc ("hook"), related to Germanic and Norse words for hook or curve.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for crochet
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What does “crochet” mean?
The word “crochet” means a craft in which yarn or thread is looped together using a single hooked needle to form fabric. In plain terms, a needlework craft using one hooked needle, distinct from knitting, which uses two straight needles.
How do you pronounce “crochet”?
“Crochet” is pronounced KROH-shay (/kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “crochet” in a sentence?
Here is “crochet” used in a sentence: “She learned crochet from her grandmother as a child.”
What part of speech is “crochet”?
Depending on how it is used, “crochet” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “crochet” come from?
The word “crochet” comes from Old French. From French crochet, meaning "small hook" — ultimately from Old French croc ("hook"), related to Germanic and Norse words for hook or curve.
Is “crochet” a common word?
“Crochet” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “crochet” have?
“Crochet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a craft in which yarn or thread is looped together using a single hooked needle to form fabric.