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Italian

uncinetto

/untʃiˈnet.to/noun · masculineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 28,318

Meaning

crochet hook, crochet

  • A hooked needle used for crocheting
  • The craft or technique of crocheting, or work made by crocheting

In a sentence

Mia nonna mi ha insegnato a lavorare all'uncinetto.

My grandmother taught me how to crochet.

Hai visto dove ho lasciato il mio uncinetto?

Did you see where I left my crochet hook?

Non riesco a trovare un uncinetto della misura giusta.

I can't find a crochet hook of the right size.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
uncinettomasculine · singular
uncinettimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used in the construction 'lavorare all'uncinetto' (to crochet).
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