crewelwork
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crew·el·work
(kro͞o′əl-wûrk′)n.
Needlework made with crewel.
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crew•el•work
(ˈkru əlˌwɜrk)n.
a decorative embroidery done with crewel yarn, esp. in floral or pastoral designs.
[1860–65]
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Noun | 1. | crewelwork - embroidery done with loosely twisted worsted yarn fancywork, embroidery - decorative needlework |
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