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needlepointer

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nee⋅dle⋅point

[need-l-point]
–noun
1. embroidery upon canvas, usually with uniform spacing of stitches in a pattern.
–adjective
2. done or executed in needlepoint: a needlepoint cushion.
3. noting a lace (needlepoint lace) in which a needle works out the design upon parchment or paper.
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
4. to execute or create in needlepoint: to needlepoint an evening bag; to needlepoint as a hobby.

Origin:
1690–1700; needle + point


nee⋅dle⋅point⋅er, noun
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