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.
OTHER WORDS FROM needlepoint
nee·dle·point·er, nounWords nearby needlepoint
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needlecraft,
needlefish,
needleful,
needlepoint,
needles,
needless,
needless to say,
needlestick,
needlewoman
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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