nee·dle·point

nee·dle·point
/ˈniːdl̩ˌpoınt/ noun [noncount]
1 : designs made by covering a piece of cloth with small stitches

She sold her needlepoint at the arts and crafts fair.

2 : the activity or art of making needlepoint

Her hobbies include knitting and needlepoint.

needlepoint adj, always used before a noun

needlepoint pillows/classes


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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