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cross-stitch
(redirected from Counted cross-stitch)

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cross-stitch (krôsstch, krs-)
n.
1. A double stitch forming an X in sewing and embroidery.
2. Needlework made with X-shaped stitches.
v. cross-stitched, cross-stitch·ing, cross-stitch·es
v.tr.
To make or embroider with X-shaped stitches.
v.intr.
To work in the fashion of X-shaped stitches.
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cross-stitch

cross-stitch
n
1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) an embroidery stitch made by two stitches forming a cross
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) embroidery worked with this stitch
vb
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) to embroider (a piece of needlework) with cross-stitch
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.cross-stitch - two stitches forming a cross or Xcross-stitch - two stitches forming a cross or X    
half cross stitch - a single cross stitch at a diagonal
embroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
2.cross-stitch - embroidery done with pairs of stitches that cross each other
fancywork, embroidery - decorative needlework
Translations
cross-stitch [ˈkrɒsstɪtʃ]
A. Npunto m de cruz
B. VTcoser en punto de cruz


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