noun / verb
tat
Lacework made by knotting thread.
She tats a delicate lace border with a small shuttle.
Etymology
Tat belongs to the craft word tatting, for lace made with knots and loops. Its deeper origin is uncertain.
More examples
- The collar is edged with delicate tat.
- I learned to tat by following a simple pattern.
- He tatted a lace bookmark for his sister.
Forms
tat · tats · tatted · tatting
tatting noun — The craft of making lace with knots.