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Definition of Embroidery
1. Noun. Elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail. "The mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings"
Exact synonyms: Embellishment
Generic synonyms: Elaboration, Enlargement, Expansion
Derivative terms: Embellish, Embroider
Generic synonyms: Elaboration, Enlargement, Expansion
Derivative terms: Embellish, Embroider
2. Noun. Decorative needlework.
Exact synonyms: Fancywork
Specialized synonyms: Candlewick, Crewelwork, Cross-stitch, Cutwork, Drawnwork, Faggoting, Fagoting, Hemstitch, Needlepoint, Needlepoint Embroidery, Sampler, Smocking
Generic synonyms: Needlecraft, Needlework
Derivative terms: Embroider
Specialized synonyms: Candlewick, Crewelwork, Cross-stitch, Cutwork, Drawnwork, Faggoting, Fagoting, Hemstitch, Needlepoint, Needlepoint Embroidery, Sampler, Smocking
Generic synonyms: Needlecraft, Needlework
Derivative terms: Embroider
Definition of Embroidery
1. n. Needlework used to enrich textile fabrics, leather, etc.; also, the art of embroidering.
Definition of Embroidery
1. Noun. The ornamentation of fabric using needlework. ¹
2. Noun. A piece of embroidered fabric. ¹
3. Noun. The elaboration of an account etc. with details, especially when fictitious. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Embroidery
1. [n -RIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Embroidery
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