noun
needlepoint
NEEDL-poynt
Needlepoint (noun) means a form of embroidery in which thread is stitched through a stiff canvas mesh to create a design. Example: “Her grandmother made a needlepoint cushion cover.”
noun
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A form of embroidery in which thread is stitched through a stiff canvas mesh to create a design.
"Her grandmother made a needlepoint cushion cover."
How to use needlepoint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of decorative stitching done on canvas, or the finished piece made this way.
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Word forms
- Plural
- needlepoints
- Third person singular
- needlepoints
- Past tense
- needlepointed
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Her grandmother made a _____ cushion cover.
Etymology
From needle + point.
Synonyms
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point lace
needlepoint embroidery
Rhymes for needlepoint
point
joint
anoint
appoint
endpoint
pinpoint
gunpoint
viewpoint
standpoint
disappoint
PowerPoint
checkpoint
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Frequently asked questions
What does “needlepoint” mean?
The word “needlepoint” means a form of embroidery in which thread is stitched through a stiff canvas mesh to create a design. In plain terms, a type of decorative stitching done on canvas, or the finished piece made this way.
How do you pronounce “needlepoint”?
“Needlepoint” is pronounced NEEDL-poynt (/ˈniːdl̩ˌpɔɪnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “needlepoint” in a sentence?
Here is “needlepoint” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother made a needlepoint cushion cover.”
What part of speech is “needlepoint”?
“Needlepoint” is a noun.
