needlepoint

English

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

Etymology

Compound from English needle + English point.

Origin

English

point

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