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cutwork

/kuht-wurk/US // ˈkʌtˌwɜrk //UK // (ˈkʌtˌwɜːk) //

切工,镂空工艺,剪裁,裁剪

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : openwork embroidery in which the ground fabric is cut out about the pattern.
    • : fretwork formed by perforation or cut in low relief.
    • : ornamental needlework in which spaces are cut from a ground material into which are inserted decorative figures that were made separately.
    • : point coupé.

Examples

  • Bed-hangings, curtains, and furniture-coverings were covered with alternate squares of lacis and cutwork.

  • As in all countries, lace-making apparently commenced in its early English stages by drawn-thread and cutwork.

  • They were large on the shoulders, having much cutwork showing the linen shirt beneath.