needlework

nee·dle·work

noun \-ˌwərk\

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

Examples of NEEDLEWORK

1. She showed us a sample of her needlework.
2. She still enjoys doing needlework.

First Known Use of NEEDLEWORK

14th century

Related to NEEDLEWORK

Synonyms: embroidery

Related Words: crewel, cross-stitch, needlepoint; fagoting (or faggoting), hemstitch, smocking; fancywork

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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