English > needlework: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact| Meaning | A creation created or assembled by needle and thread. |
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| Synonym | needlecraft |
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| Narrower | crochet, crocheting | needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle |
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| embroidery, fancywork | decorative needlework |
| knit, knitting, knitwork | needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine |
| sewing, stitchery | Needlework on which you are working with needle and thread |
| tatting | needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle |
| Broader | creation | An artifact that has been brought into existence by someone |
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| Spanish | bordado, cosido, costura, labor |
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| Catalan | brodat, costura, labor |
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