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needle-work

needle-work is the archaic form of needlework.

Meaning of needlework

Noun

needlework (countable and uncountable, plural needleworks)

  1. The art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint.
  2. The product of such art or process.
  3. The occupation or employment of a person skilled in embroidery, needlepoint, etc.

Questions about needle-work

What is needle-work the archaic form of?
Needle-work is the archaic form of needlework.

Words near needle-work in the dictionary

  1. needle-nose gar
  2. needle-shaped
  3. needle-sharp
  4. needle-tailed swift
  5. needle-tailed swifts
  6. needle-work
  7. needlebar
  8. needlebars
  9. needlebook
  10. needlebooks
  11. needlebush

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