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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A person who runs with the needle the design imprinted upon machine-made net. This operation is called lace-running.

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  • A person who runs with the needle the design imprinted upon machine-made net. This operation is called lace-running.

    I don't think it's safe to run with a lace-running needle. We aren't encouraged to run with scissors, why lace-running needles?

    October 11, 2021

  • I had a mental image of Blade Runner but with a sewing needle.

    October 12, 2021

  • lol Alexz. But yes. With Wile E. Coyote plotting against him.

    October 12, 2021