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needlework
noun nee·dle·work \-ˌwərk\
: things that are made by hand with a needle and thread
: the activity or art of making needlework
Full Definition of NEEDLEWORK
1
: work done with a needle; especially : work (as embroidery) other than plain sewing
2
: the occupation of one who does needlework
— nee·dle·work·er \-ˌwər-kər\ noun
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First Known Use of NEEDLEWORK
14th century
Related to NEEDLEWORK
- Synonyms
- embroidery
Rhymes with NEEDLEWORK
Atatürk, basketwork, bodywork, busywork, cabinetwork, city clerk, clean-and-jerk, crewelwork, donkeywork, fancywork, handiwork, journeywork, lacquerwork, latticework, leatherwork, masterwork, metalwork, openwork, out of work, overwork, paperwork, plasterwork, shipping clerk, social work, soda jerk, stated clerk, trestlework, wickerwork, wonderwork
NEEDLEWORK Defined for Kids
needlework
noun nee·dle·work \ˈnē-dəl-ˌwərk\
Definition of NEEDLEWORK for Kids
1
: things made by embroidery, knitting, or needlepoint
2
: the activity or art of making things by embroidery, knitting, or needlepoint
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