needlework
noun
- craft of creating or decorating objects using needle and thread
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈniː.dəl.wɜːk/ / /ˈniː.dəl.wɚk/
noun
Etymology: 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.
- The art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint.
- The product of such art or process.
- The occupation or employment of a person skilled in embroidery, needlepoint, etc.