needlepoint
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.”
How to use needlepoint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of decorative stitching done on canvas, or the finished piece made this way.
Word forms
needlepointed past tense, needlepoints plural, needlepoints singular
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Her grandmother made a _____ cushion cover.
Etymology
From needle + point.
Synonyms
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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.