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needlework [ˈniːdəlˌwɜːk] n
1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) work done with a needle, esp sewing and embroidery 2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) the result of such work ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
needlework noun embroidery, tailoring, stitching, sewing, needlecraft She did beautiful needlework and embroidery. Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A young woman put down her needlework and exclaimed, "Poor creature My sisters are supposed to help me by taking in a little needlework. She went and hired a room for her with old Widow Mallet, and she gave her knitting and needlework when she was able to do it; and when she was ill she sent her dinners and many nice, comfortable things, and was like a mother to her. |
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