drawn work


noun
  1. ornamental work done by drawing threads from a fabric, the remaining portions usually being formed into lacelike patterns by needlework.

Origin of drawn work

1
First recorded in 1585–95

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British Dictionary definitions for drawn work

drawn work

noun
  1. ornamental needlework done by drawing threads out of the fabric and using the remaining threads to form lacelike patterns: Also called: drawn-thread work

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