"yarn bombing" meaning in All languages combined

See yarn bombing on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From yarn + bombing, or from yarn bomb + -ing. Compare yarnstorming. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|yarn bomb|ing}} yarn bomb + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} yarn bombing (uncountable)
  1. A form of graffiti or street art that employs colourful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn or fibre rather than paint or chalk. Wikipedia link: yarn bombing Tags: uncountable Synonyms: yarnbombing Related terms: graffiti knitting, guerrilla knitting, yarnstorming
    Sense id: en-yarn_bombing-en-noun-vzQYA81p Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ing

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