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yarn bomb en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. A decorative knitted yarn item, placed on a public structure as a form of graffiti or street art.
    • The damaged yarnbombs are currently being repaired and re-installed – it is hoped that this time the artworks will be there to stay. 2022 October 22, Sophie Skyring, “What is happening to 'yarnbombs' made to cheer up city park?”, in Norwich Evening News, archived from the original on 29 Aug 2024:

Forms

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yarn bombs Number=Plur lexicographic
yarnbomb alternative lexicographic

yarn bomb en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (neologism) To cover (a public structure) with decorative knitted yarn, as a form of graffiti or street art.

Forms

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yarn bombing Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
yarnbomb alternative lexicographic
yarn bombs Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
yarn bombed Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
yarn bombed Tense=Past lexicographic

Deriveds

yarn bomber

Relateds

yarn bombing