nee·dle·point (n d 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. |
needlepoint [ˈniːdəlˌpɔɪnt]
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1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) embroidery done on canvas with the same stitch throughout so as to resemble tapestry
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) another name for point lace
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| 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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