crochetwork

American

[kroh-shay-wurk, kroh-shay-wurk, -shee-] / kroʊˈʃeɪˌwɜrk, ˈkroʊ ʃeɪˌwɜrk, -ʃi- /

noun

needlework done by crocheting.

Etymology

Origin of crochetwork

First recorded in 1855–60; crochet + work

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crochetwork

Nose, chin, cheekbones, forehead, neck all had surrendered their identity to the pleats and crochetwork of skin committed to constant change.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

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