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embroidery


Definition: Meaning of, embroidery in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪmˈbrɔɪd(ə)ri;ɛmˈbrɔɪd(ə)ri /

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embroidery embroideries
  1. [uncountable and countable] a pattern sewn onto cloth, or cloth with patterns sewn onto it
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  2. [uncountable] the act of sewing patterns onto cloth
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  3. [uncountable] imaginary details that are added to make a story seem more interesting or exciting [=  embellishment]
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embroidery used in phrases

  • embroidery frame (noun)
    1. a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering
  • embroidery hoop (noun)
    1. a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering
  • embroidery needle (noun)
    1. a long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread
  • embroidery stitch (noun)
    1. a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
  • needlepoint embroidery (noun)
    1. embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry
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Pronunciation: ɒf ðə;ðɪ;ðiː ˈrɛkɔːd
Parts of Speech: adverb
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embroidery frame