needlepoint

[ need-l-point ]
/ ˈnid lˌpɔɪnt /

noun

embroidery upon canvas, usually with uniform spacing of stitches in a pattern.

adjective

done or executed in needlepoint: a needlepoint cushion.
noting a lace (needlepoint lace) in which a needle works out the design upon parchment or paper.

verb (used with or without object)

to execute or create in needlepoint: to needlepoint an evening bag; to needlepoint as a hobby.

Origin of needlepoint

First recorded in 1690–1700; needle + point

OTHER WORDS FROM needlepoint

nee·dle·point·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for needlepoint

needlepoint
/ (ˈniːdəlˌpɔɪnt) /

noun

embroidery done on canvas with the same stitch throughout so as to resemble tapestry
another name for point lace