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needlepoint

/need-l-point/US // ˈnid lˌpɔɪnt //UK // (ˈniːdəlˌpɔɪnt) //

针刺,针锋相对,针刺法,针线活

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : embroidery upon canvas, usually with uniform spacing of stitches in a pattern.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : done or executed in needlepoint: a needlepoint cushion.
    • : noting a lace in which a needle works out the design upon parchment or paper.
  1. 1
    • : to execute or create in needlepoint: to needlepoint an evening bag; to needlepoint as a hobby.

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Examples

  • Someone needs to get that in needlepoint on a throw pillow stat.

  • Whether of needlepoint or pillow make, both the ornament and the ground are produced by the lace maker.

  • Needlepoint lace in floral pattern with the designs very close together and connected by brides ornamented with picots.

  • The red cloak is worked in needlepoint lace, and is in deep folds in high relief.

  • In the upper corners are a butterfly, with needlepoint wings, and a bird, with needlepoint wing and tail.

  • In the upper corner are two strawberries, and in the lower a butterfly, with coloured wings, left free in needlepoint.