nee·dle·point
(nēd′l-point′)n.
1. Decorative needlework on canvas, usually in a diagonal stitch covering the entire surface of the material.
2. A type of lace worked on paper patterns with a needle. Also called point lace.
nee′dle·point′ v.
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needlepoint
(ˈniːdəlˌpɔɪnt)n
1. (Knitting & Sewing) embroidery done on canvas with the same stitch throughout so as to resemble tapestry
2. (Knitting & Sewing) another name for point lace
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nee•dle•point
(ˈnid lˌpɔɪnt)n.
1. embroidery upon canvas, usu. with uniform spacing of stitches in a pattern.
adj. 2. done or executed in needlepoint: a needlepoint cushion.
3. noting a lace (nee′dlepoint lace`) in which a needle works out the design upon parchment or paper.
v.t., v.i. 4. to execute in or create needlepoint.
[1690–1700]
nee′dle•point`er, n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  needlepoint - lace worked with a needle in a buttonhole stitch on a paper patternlace - a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns |
| 2. | needlepoint - embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry fancywork, embroidery - decorative needlework gros point - needlepoint embroidery done with large stitches petit point - needlepoint done with small stitches |
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