needlepoint

nee·dle·point  (ndl-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.

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needle·point v.

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needlepoint

Noun

1. embroidery done on canvas

2. lace made by needles on a paper pattern

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	needlepoint - lace worked with a needle in a buttonhole stitch on a paper pattern point lace lace - a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns
	2.	needlepoint - embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry needlepoint embroidery fancywork, embroidery - decorative needlework gros point - needlepoint embroidery done with large stitches petit point - needlepoint done with small stitches