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crochet

Definitions of crochet
  1. noun
    a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
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    types:
    hameçon
    a sharp barbed hook for catching fish
    type of:
    instrument, outil
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  2. noun
    a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
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    ancre
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
    grappin
    a light anchor for small boats
    type of:
    mécanisme
    mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
  3. noun
    a catch for locking a door
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    type of:
    loquet
    a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
  4. noun
    any sharply pointed projection
    synonyms: croc, hameçon, éperon
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    type of:
    saillie
    any solid convex shape that juts out from something
  5. noun
    either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material
    synonyms: parenthèse
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    type of:
    ponctuation
    the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases
  6. noun
    either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material
    synonyms: parenthèse
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    type of:
    ponctuation
    the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases
  7. noun
    a needle with a hook on the end; used in crocheting
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    type of:
    aiguille
    a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
  8. noun
    needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle
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    type of:
    travail d'aiguille
    a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
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