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nee⋅dle⋅work

[need-l-wurk]
–noun
1. the art, process, or product of working with a needle, esp. in embroidery, needlepoint, tapestry, quilting, and appliqué.
2. the occupation or employment of a person skilled in embroidery, needlepoint, etc.
Also called needlecraft, stitchery.


Origin:
1350–1400; ME nedle werk. See needle, work
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nee·dle·work   (nēd'l-wûrk')   
n.  Work, such as sewing or embroidery, that is done with a needle.
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