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needlepoint

noun nee·dle·point \ ˈnē-dᵊl-ˌpȯint \
|Updated on: 10 Jul 2018

Definition of needlepoint

1 : lace worked with a needle over a paper pattern
2 : embroidery done on canvas usually in simple even stitches across counted threads
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needlepoint

adjective
    • needlepoint lace
    • needlepoint pillows
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needlepoint

intransitive verb needlepointed; needlepointing
    • They passed the three hours needlepointing, reading and watching the Dodgers lose another game on TV.
    • —Robert Hilburn

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Examples of needlepoint in a Sentence

  1. She sold her needlepoint at the arts and crafts fair.

  2. Her hobbies include knitting and needlepoint.

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First Known Use of needlepoint

1865

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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NEEDLEPOINT Defined for English Language Learners

needlepoint

noun

Definition of needlepoint for English Language Learners

  • : designs made by covering a piece of cloth with small stitches

  • : the activity or art of making needlepoint

NEEDLEPOINT Defined for Kids

needlepoint

noun nee·dle·point \ ˈnē-dᵊl-ˌpȯint \

Definition of needlepoint for Students

: embroidery done on canvas usually in simple even stitches across counted threads

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  1. See words that rhyme with needlepoint Spanish Central: Translation of needlepoint Nglish: Translation of needlepoint for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about needlepoint

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