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needlework

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nee·dle·work  (ndl-wûrk)
n.
Work, such as sewing or embroidery, that is done with a needle.

needlework
Noun
sewing and embroidery
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.needleworkneedlework - a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
creation - an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone
crochet, crocheting - needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle
fancywork, embroidery - decorative needlework
knitting, knitwork, knit - needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
stitchery, sewing - needlework on which you are working with needle and thread; "she put her sewing back in the basket"
tatting - needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle
2.needlework - work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle
handicraft - a craft that requires skillful hands

needlework
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Spanish needlework [ˈniːdlwəːk] n (activity) → costura, labor f de aguja
French needlework [ˈniːdlwəːk] n (= activity) → travaux mpl d'aiguille (= object); ouvrage m
German needlework [ˈniːdlwəːk] needle nHandarbeit f
Italian needlework [ˈniːdlwəːk] ncucito

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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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