needlework
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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
See Examples of NEEDLEWORK
- She showed us a sample of her needlework.
- She still enjoys doing needlework.
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
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