needlework
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nee·dle·work
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Definition of needlework
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: the occupation of one who does needlework
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Other Words from needlework
needleworker
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Examples of needlework in a Sentence
She showed us a sample of her needlework.
She still enjoys doing needlework.
Recent Examples on the Web
Heather had farsightedly brought two sets of needlework with her: one to do on the smooth part of the trip, the other when the going got bumpier. — Los Angeles Times, "On Canada’s Via Rail, a return to the older — and let’s be honest, better — way of traveling," 17 Aug. 2019 Boys might get access to sporting activities, and girls are expected to sit quietly and do needlework. — Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, "How Detained Children Are Treated Around the World," 10 July 2019 Like yoga or meditation, needlework’s repetitive action has been shown to induce a relaxed state, and can lower heart rate and blood pressure. — Nancy Macdonell, WSJ, "Handcrafted Fashion: Why We Crave It in the Digital Age," 25 June 2019 There will also be time for karaoke, gardening, volunteering at a senior center, needlework and singing in the church choir. — Mel Jimenez, Houston Chronicle, "When it comes to retirement, it’s all about balance," 21 June 2019 Beer was brewed in the kitchen and was considered as fundamental a skill for women as cooking and needlework. — Amanda Foreman, WSJ, "When Women Were Brewers," 4 Oct. 2018 In her spare time, Dot enjoyed needlework, listening to operas, and spending time with her friends and family. — courant.com, "Dorothy Jane Claughsey," 25 Apr. 2018 But this is clearly not your grandmother’s needlework. — Molly Glentzer, Houston Chronicle, "Art Daybook: ‘Coyataje (La Migra)’," 23 May 2018 Both Coyle and Haines have lived at Osprey Lodge for more than three years and met through their mutual love of needlework. — Rosemarie Dowell, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Osprey Lodge residents devoted to crocheting things for charity," 23 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'needlework.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for needlework
needlework
noun
English Language Learners Definition of needlework
: things that are made by hand with a needle and thread
: the activity or art of making needlework
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needlework
noun
nee·dle·work
| \ ˈnē-dᵊl-ˌwərk
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Kids Definition of needlework
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: things made by embroidery, knitting, or needlepoint
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: the activity or art of making things by embroidery, knitting, or needlepoint
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