crochet
verb/kroʊˈʃeɪ/
Frequency rank: #10,054 most common English word
Meaning
a needlework technique that uses a hooked needle to interlock loops of yarn or thread.
Example sentence
She spent the afternoon learning how to crochet a colorful scarf for her grandmother.
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