faggoting
ˈfæɡətɪŋ
Definition

Definition of faggoting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sewingTECH.decorative joining of hems with crisscross stitchesTECH.
  • The dress featured faggoting along the seams.
embroidery smocking
2.
craftsTECH.type of embroidery with bars and gapsTECH.
  • She admired the intricate faggoting on the linen tablecloth..
embroidery needlework

Adjective

1.
sewingTECH.UKdecorated with openwork stitchingTECH.UK
  • The dress had faggoting details along the sleeves.
embroidered laced stitched
2.
textilesTECH.decorated with crisscross stitches or tied threadsTECH.
  • The dress featured a faggoting design along the hem.
embroidery stitching
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Origin of faggoting

English, faggot (bundle) + -ing (action)

Examples of faggoting in a sentence

  • Faggoting added elegance to the tablecloth edges.
  • The dress featured delicate faggoting along the sleeves.
  • Faggoting added a vintage touch to the pillowcases.
  • The blouse featured faggoting on the collar.
  • Her scarf had intricate faggoting along the edges.
  • She admired the faggoting detail on the blouse.

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  1. French:broderie ajourée, ajouré, ...
  2. German:Durchbruchstickerei, mit offenen Stichen verziert, ...
  3. Italian:ricamo decorativo, decorato con trafori, ...
  4. Spanish:entredós, decorado con costura abierta, ...
  5. Portuguese:faggoting, decorado com costura aberta, ...
  6. Chinese:交叉针脚装饰, 装饰性缝线, ...
  7. Japanese:ファゴッティング, オープンワークステッチで飾られた, ...
  8. Arabic:توصيل زخرفي, مُزَخْرَف بِغُرَز مَفْتُوحَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּפִירָה מוּצְלֶבֶת, מְעוּטָר בִּתְפִירָה פְּתוּחָה, ...
  10. Russian:декоративное шитье, украшенный ажурной вышивкой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фагготинг, мереживний, ...
  12. Hindi:फैगोटिंग, खुली सिलाई से सजाया हुआ, ...
faggot
ˈfæɡət

Definition of faggot - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
slurRareSlangUSoffensive term for a male homosexualRareSlangUS
  • The word faggot is considered highly offensive in modern usage..
slur
2.
woodDatedUKbundle of sticks or twigs bound togetherDatedUK
  • He gathered a faggot to start the fire..
bunch bundle sheaf

Verb

tr.
1.
bundlingDatedUKcollect items into a bundleDatedUK
  • They faggot the sticks for the fire.
bundle gather tie up
2.
sewingDatedUKjoin fabric edges with a decorative stitchDatedUK
  • She faggots the edges of the cloth.
hem sew stitch
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Images of faggot

  • faggot: bundle of iron bars for forging
    bundle of iron bars for forging

Expressions with faggot

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bind or tie up in a bundle
They faggot up the sticks for the fire.

Origin of faggot

Old English, faggot (bundle of sticks)

Examples of faggot in a sentence

  • He was reprimanded for calling someone a faggot.
  • The farmer tied the faggot with a strong rope.
  • A faggot of twigs was placed beside the fireplace.
  • The butcher prepared a batch of faggots for the festival.
  • Faggots were served as a special dish at the event.
  • He prepared a faggot for the furnace.

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  1. French:pédé, fagoter, ...
  2. German:homophobe Beleidigung, bündeln, ...
  3. Italian:frocio, fascicolare, ...
  4. Spanish:maricón, recoger, ...
  5. Portuguese:bicha, atar, ...
  6. Chinese:死基佬, 捆, ...
  7. Japanese:ホモ, 束ねる, ...
  8. Arabic:شاذّ, جَمَعَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְלָלָה פּוֹגְעָנִית נֶגֶד הוֹמוֹסֶקְסוּאָלִים, לְקַבֵּץ וּלְקַשֵּׁר, ...
  10. Russian:педик, связывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:педик, зв'язати, ...
  12. Hindi:समलैंगिक, बंडल करना, ...
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