cross-stitch

cross-stitch

(krôs′stĭch′, krŏs′-)

n.

1. A double stitch forming an X in sewing and embroidery.

2. Needlework made with X-shaped stitches.

v. cross-stitched, cross-stitch·ing, cross-stitch·es

v.tr.

To make or embroider with X-shaped stitches.

v.intr.

To work in the fashion of X-shaped stitches.

cross-stitch

n

1. (Knitting & Sewing) an embroidery stitch made by two stitches forming a cross

2. (Knitting & Sewing) embroidery worked with this stitch

vb

(Knitting & Sewing) to embroider (a piece of needlework) with cross-stitch

cross′-stitch`

n.

1. a stitch in which pairs of diagonal stitches of the same length cross each other in the middle to form an X.

2. embroidery or needlepoint done with this stitch.

v.t., v.i.

3. to work in cross-stitch.

[1700–10]

cross-stitch

Past participle: cross-stitched
Gerund: cross-stitching

Imperative

cross-stitch

cross-stitch

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	cross-stitch - two stitches forming a cross or X   half cross stitch - a single cross stitch at a diagonal embroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
	2.	cross-stitch - embroidery done with pairs of stitches that cross each other fancywork, embroidery - decorative needlework

Translations

cross-stitch

[ˈkrɒsstɪtʃ]

A. N → punto m de cruz

B. VT → coser en punto de cruz