Definition
Definition of fagoting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sewingDated UK joining hemmed edges of fabric with crisscrossed threadsDated UK
- The fagoting on the tablecloth added a delicate touch.
2.
fabric decorationDated UK decoration by removing threads and tying others into bunchesDated UK
- The dress featured intricate fagoting along the sleeves.
Images of fagoting
joining hemmed edges of fabric with crisscrossed threads
Origin of fagoting
French, fagot (bundle of sticks)
Examples of fagoting in a sentence
Fagoting was used to embellish the edges of the curtains. The blouse had fagoting around the neckline. Fagoting added elegance to the tablecloth.
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- French:point de fagot, fagotage, ...
- German:Fagoting, ...
- Italian:punto a giorno, ...
- Spanish:entredós, calado, ...
- Portuguese:ponto de fagote, detalhes de fagoting, ...
- Chinese:镶边缝, 抽纱装饰, ...
- Japanese:ファゴティング, 糸飾り, ...
- Arabic:تضريب, تطريز الشبك, ...
- Hebrew:פַּגּוֹטִינְג, רִקּוּם חוּטִים, ...
- Russian:фаготинг, мережка, ...
- Ukrainian:фаготинг, мереживо, ...
- Hindi:फैगोटिंग, धागा सजावट, ...
Definition of fagot - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- The word 'fagot' is considered offensive.
2.
natureDated UK bundle of sticks used for fuelDated UK
- He gathered a fagot for the fire.
3.
metal bundleDated UK bundle of iron or steel pieces to be welded or hammered togetherDated UK
- The blacksmith organized his fagot for the next project..
4.
musicDated UK old term for a bassoonDated UK
- The orchestra included a fagot in the ensemble.
Verb
1.
sewingDated UK ornament fabric using a faggot stitchDated UK
- She decided to fagot the edges of the tablecloth.
2.
metalworkingDated fasten rods of iron for heating or weldingDated
- The blacksmith will fagot the iron rods.
3.
woodDated UK make a bundle of sticks or branchesDated UK
- They will fagot the twigs for the fire.
Origin of fagot
Italian, fagotto (bundle) + -etto (diminutive)
Examples of fagot in a sentence
He was reprimanded for saying 'fagot'. The campers collected a fagot to start the campfire. A fagot was placed beside the hearth for later use. The workshop had a large fagot ready for forging. He carefully selected a fagot for the intricate work. The musician played a beautiful solo on the fagot.
In the 18th century, the fagot was a popular instrument. She learned to fagot the seams of her dress. The designer chose to fagot the garment for added elegance. He learned to fagot the metal pieces in his apprenticeship. The artisan demonstrated how to fagot the materials properly. They need to fagot the branches before winter. Farmers often fagot wood for easier transport.
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- French:pédé, fagoter, ...
- German:Schwuchtel, fagottieren, ...
- Italian:frocio, ornare, ...
- Spanish:maricón, adornar con fajina, ...
- Portuguese:paneleiro, fazer ponto ajour, ...
- Chinese:基佬, 缝边, ...
- Japanese:ファゴット, ファゴットステッチで飾る, ...
- Arabic:شاذ, زخرفَ بِغَرْزَةِ الفاغوت, ...
- Hebrew:קְלָלָה הוֹמוֹפוֹבִית, לְקַשֵּׁט בַּד בְּאֶמְצָעוּת תֶּפֶר פָּאגוֹט, ...
- Russian:педик, украшать швом 'фагот', ...
- Ukrainian:педик, прикрашати, ...
- Hindi:फैगट, फेगोट करना, ...
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