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carpet-weaving

carpet-weaving

3.9
Making carpets by hand or machine
  • noun
  • /ˈkɑːrpɪt ˈwiːvɪŋ/
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  • At the festival, there was a demonstration of traditional weaving techniques used in carpet making.

Examples

  • Carpet weaving requires great skill and patience to create beautiful designs.

  • This is the central point for various handicrafts, such as carpet weaving.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The local artisans showcased their carpet-weaving craft, attracting many visitors interested in learning.

Synonyms

weaving
vscarpet-weaving
8 2.8

Making cloth by crossing threads

focuses on making floor coverings rather than fabric generally
handweaving
vscarpet-weaving
  • Specialized
4.0

Making cloth by hand by crossing threads

allows both manual and machine production rather than only manual work

Surface Forms

carpet-weaving singular
carpet-weavings plural

Morphology

carpet-weaving = carpet + weaving (transparent) = carpet + weaving

A straightforward compound of 'carpet' and 'weaving' denoting the activity of making carpets.

Etymology

Carpet-weaving begins with carpet, which comes from an old Latin word carpere meaning 'to pluck', because early carpets were often made by pulling or cutting yarn to make a thick surface; add weaving (making cloth), and carpet-weaving is the craft of making carpets by weaving, knotting, or pulling yarn into patterns and a soft pile.