Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A kind of shuttle used in netting.
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Examples
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A fine netting-needle, four knitting-needles, No. 14, and the same of No. 16.
The Ladies' Work-Book Containing Instructions In Knitting, Crochet, Point-Lace, etc. Unknown
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As the good lady's cord lengthens, she fills her netting-needle, and when that is full, works it into her net.
Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before George Turner
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Fill the netting-needle with the darkest shade of wool, and make for every point at the base of the corner the following seven loops: --
The Ladies' Work-Book Containing Instructions In Knitting, Crochet, Point-Lace, etc. Unknown
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Shackle followed him, net in one hand, wooden netting-needle in the other.
Cutlass and Cudgel George Manville Fenn 1870
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Farmer Shackle scratched his nose on both sides with the netting-needle; then he poked his red worsted cap a little on one side with the same implement, and scratched the top of his head, and carefully arranged the red cap again.
Cutlass and Cudgel George Manville Fenn 1870
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To reach the next scallop, pass the netting-needle through each hole of the net and round each thread.
Encyclopedia of Needlework Th��r��se de Dillmont 1868
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"What is the matter, Lizzie?" said Rose, as she busily threaded her netting-needle through mesh after mesh, and Elizabeth was patiently or impatiently measuring the length of the parlour with her steps.
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"What _is_ the matter, Lizzie?" said Rose, as she busily threaded her netting-needle through mesh after mesh, and
Hills of the Shatemuc Susan Warner 1852
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The materials required are -- a netting-needle and mesh (see illustration No. 302).
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a netting-needle, and by the aid of this a close series of knots was made upon it; when finished it somewhat resembled a string of beads.
Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving Grace Christie
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