macramé
Americannoun
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an elaborately patterned lacelike webbing made of hand-knotted cord, yarn, or the like, and used for wall decorations, hanging baskets, garments, accessories, etc.
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the technique or art of producing macramé.
verb (used with object)
noun
Etymology
Origin of macramé
1865–70; < French < Italian macramè kind of fringe on hand towels < Turkish makrama napkin, face towel < Arabic miqrama embroidered coverlet
Vocabulary lists containing macrame
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Mary Davies, 84, from Downham Market in Norfolk, has dry AMD and can no longer drive or teach macramé - a needlework craft.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2023
For some inspiration, dive into Pinterest or Google images, and you’ll find dog beds converted from suitcases and cabinets, along with DIY velvet cat perches and macramé hammocks.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2023
These vining plant can dangle from a high cupboard, bookshelf or macramé planter; just be sure to keep it out of direct sunlight, Easton said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2022
Born in 1963 in Ojai, Calif., where her father was the vicar of a small Episcopal church, Weatherford has been making art since she wove macramé with her mother at the kitchen table.
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2022
"And what may that be?" asked Mrs. Sawbridge over her macramé work.
From The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
“A lot of things will be macraméd to your chest hair at this place.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2017
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