navette

/nəˈvɛt/
noun
  1. A small, often decorative, shuttle used in weaving or sewing.
    • The weaver carefully threaded the navette before starting the pattern.
    • She collected antique navettes from different cultures around the world.
    • The museum displayed a gold navette used by royalty in the 18th century.
  2. A small, oval-shaped container, especially a jewelry box or a type of perfume bottle.
    • The antique shop had a beautiful enamel navette on the shelf.
    • He gave her a silver navette filled with her favorite perfume.
    • She kept her grandmother's ring in a velvet-lined navette.
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