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petit point

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pet·it point  (pt point)
n.
1. A small stitch used in needlepoint.
2. Needlepoint done with a small stitch.
[French : petit, small + point, stitch.]
petit point [ˈpɛtɪ ˈpɔɪnt (French) pəti pwɛ̃]
n
1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) Also called tent stitch a small diagonal needlepoint stitch used for fine detail
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) work done with such stitches, esp fine tapestry Compare gros point
[French: small point]
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Noun1.petit point - a small diagonal needlepoint stitch
tent stitch
embroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
2.petit point - needlepoint done with small stitches
needlepoint embroidery, needlepoint - embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry
Translations
petit point
n → Petit point nt
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