Definition of embroidery Embroidery
/ɛmbɹɔjˈdɚi/ - [embroyderee] - em•broi•der•y
We found 10 definitions of embroidery from 6 different sources.
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What does embroidery mean?
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NounPlural: embroideries |
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| embroidery - decorative needlework | ||
| fancywork | ||
| needlecraft, needlework work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle | ||
| candlewick the wick of a candle | ||
| crewelwork embroidery done with loosely twisted worsted yarn | ||
| cross-stitch embroidery done with pairs of stitches that cross each other | ||
| cutwork embroidery in which the design is outlined in a buttonhole stitch and the intervening material is cut away | ||
| drawnwork ornamental needlework done by drawing threads to form lacelike patterns | ||
| faggoting, fagoting embroidery in which groups of parallel threads are tied together with fagot stitches | ||
| hemstitch embroidery similar to drawnwork | ||
| needlepoint embroidery, needlepoint embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry | ||
| sampler a piece of embroidery demonstrating skill with various stitches | ||
| embroidery - elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail; "the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings" | ||
| embellishment | ||
| enlargement, expansion, elaboration a photographic print that has been enlarged | ||
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Wiktionary 
- embroidery (Noun)
The ornamentation of fabric using needlework. - embroidery (Noun)
A piece of embroidered fabric. - embroidery (Noun)
The elaboration of an account etc. with details, especially when fictitious.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- embroidery (n.)
Needlework used to enrich textile fabrics, leather, etc.; also, the art of embroidering. - embroidery (n.)
Diversified ornaments, especially by contrasted figures and colors; variegated decoration.
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embroidery
The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
Wikipedia 
- Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials with designs stitched in strands of thread or yarn using a needle. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as metal strips, pearls, beads, quills, and sequins. Sewing machines can be used to create machine embroidery.
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🔤- embroidery, noun, singular of embroideries.
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