crotchet

Meanings

• Noun

  A small ornamental hook or loop, especially one used in crochet work.

  - "She spent hours making intricate crotchets for her baby's blanket."
  - "The crotchets on the tablecloth were so delicate they could barely be seen."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɹɒtʃ.ɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89012591"

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Synonyms

quarter note

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Variants

List of all variants of crotchet that leads to same result
crotchet , crotchets

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Etymology

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Originally from the French word 'crochet', meaning 'hook'.

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Trivia

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1. Crochet was first documented in France in the 15th century.

2. The term 'crochet' is also used in music to refer to a rhythmic figure.

3. Crochet work gained popularity in the 19th century due to the availability of mass-produced crochet hooks and the rise of the Victorian era.

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Related Concepts

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1. Crochet work: A type of needlework that involves creating fabric from loops of yarn using a crochet hook.

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Culture

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Crotchet is often used in the context of crochet work, a type of needlework that involves creating fabric from loops of yarn. It has been a popular pastime for centuries and has been used to create various items such as clothing, blankets, and home decor.

How to Memorize "crotchet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small hook or loop.
   - Visualize the process of creating a stitch in crochet work using a crochet hook.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crotchet' with the image of a hook or loop.
   - Think of crochet work and the intricate patterns created using crotchets.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Crochet is a type of work that involves hooks and loops.
   - Remember the word 'crotchet' by associating it with the image of a crochet hook.

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