needlepoint

English

Etymology

From needle +‎ point.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈniːdl̩ˌpɔɪnt/

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Noun

needlepoint (countable and uncountable, plural needlepoints)

1. (uncountable) A craft involving pulling yarn, thread, or floss through a canvas mesh to produce a decorative design.
2. (countable) An object made using that craft.

Translations

craft

• Finnish: kanavakirjonta
• Italian: ricamo (it) m
• Maori: tui whakaniko

object

• Finnish: kanavakirjonta

Verb

needlepoint (third-person singular simple present needlepoints, present participle needlepointing, simple past and past participle needlepointed)

1. (transitive) To produce a decorative design by this means.

See also

• embroidery
• needlecraft