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needlework.

The art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈniː.dəl.wɜːk/Received-Pronunciation/ˈniː.dəl.wɚk/General-American
  1. The art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The product of such art or process.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The occupation or employment of a person skilled in embroidery, needlepoint, etc.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)neh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-trom Proto-Indo-European *-tlom Proto-Indo-European *(s)néh₁tlom Proto-Germanic *nēþlą Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Germanic *-ō Proto-Germanic *nēþlō Proto-West Germanic *nāþlu Old English nǣdl Middle English nedle English needle English -work English needlework From needle + -work.

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