Needlework
Needlework noun - Decorative stitching done on cloth with the use of a needle.
Usage example: a visit to the art museum to see an exhibition of 18th-century needlework
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Synonyms for Needlework
Smocking and needlework are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smocking" instead a noun "Needlework".
Nearby Word: needle
Smocking
Smocking noun - Embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches.
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Synonyms for Smocking
Needlework and smocking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Needlework" instead a noun "Smocking".
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