From formal English to slang. 2014.
Needlepoint — cushion Needlepoint is a form of counted thread embroidery in which yarn is stitched through a stiff open weave canvas. Most needlepoint designs completely cover the canvas. Although needlepoint may be worked in a variety of stitches, many… … Wikipedia
needlepoint — [nēd′ lpoint΄] n. 1. embroidery done with wool thread on canvas, used for upholstery, decorative hangings, pillow covers, etc. 2. a kind of lace made on a paper pattern, with a needle instead of a bobbin: in full needlepoint lace … English World dictionary
needlepoint — (n.) point of a needle, c.1700; point lace made with the needle, 1865, from NEEDLE (Cf. needle) (n.) + POINT (Cf. point) (n.) … Etymology dictionary
needlepoint — ► NOUN 1) closely stitched embroidery worked over canvas. 2) (also needlelace) lace made by hand using a needle rather than bobbins … English terms dictionary
needlepoint — needlepointer, n. /need l poynt /, n. 1. embroidery upon canvas, usually with uniform spacing of stitches in a pattern. adj. 2. done or executed in needlepoint: a needlepoint cushion. 3. noting a lace (needlepoint lace) in which a needle works… … Universalium
needlepoint — n. to do needlepoint * * * to do needlepoint … Combinatory dictionary
needlepoint — noun Date: 1865 1. lace worked with a needle over a paper pattern 2. embroidery done on canvas usually in simple even stitches across counted threads • needlepoint adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
needlepoint — noun 1》 closely stitched embroidery worked over canvas. 2》 (also needlepoint lace) lace made by hand using a needle rather than bobbins … English new terms dictionary
needlepoint — noun 1. lace worked with a needle in a buttonhole stitch on a paper pattern • Syn: ↑point lace • Hypernyms: ↑lace 2. embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry • Syn: ↑needlepoint embroidery … Useful english dictionary
needlepoint embroidery — noun embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry • Syn: ↑needlepoint • Hypernyms: ↑embroidery, ↑fancywork • Hyponyms: ↑gros point, ↑petit point … Useful english dictionary
