"yarn bombing" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} yarn bombing (uncountable)
  1. A form of graffiti or street art which involves colourful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: guerrilla knitting, graffiti knitting, yarnstorming
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Verb

Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} yarn bombing
  1. present participle and gerund of yarn bomb Tags: form-of, gerund, participle, present Form of: yarn bomb Synonyms: yarnbombing
    Sense id: en-yarn_bombing-en-verb-NsAuInEA

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