crewel

noun

crew·​el ˈkrü-əl 

1

: slackly twisted worsted yarn used for embroidery

2

: crewelwork

Examples of crewel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Find these prints in tapestry, crewel work and cut velvet for the biggest impact. — Erin Hayes Burt, Dallas News, 13 June 2023

The client fell in love with a crewel fabric for the great room. — Celia Barbour, House Beautiful, 13 Dec. 2016

Word History

Etymology

Middle English crule

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for crewel

• cruel
• dual
• duel
• fuel
• gruel
• jewel
• newel
• accrual
• nonfuel
• refuel
• renewal
• biofuel

Kids Definition

crewel

noun

crew·​el ˈkrü-əl 

: a loosely twisted wool yarn used for embroidery

also : embroidery made with this yarn