NEEDLECRAFT

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle

Synonyms:

needlecraft; needlework

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("needlecraft" is a kind of...):

handicraft (a craft that requires skillful hands)

Meaning:

A creation created or assembled by needle and thread

Synonyms:

needlecraft; needlework

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("needlecraft" is a kind of...):

creation (an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "needlecraft"):

crochet; crocheting (needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle)

embroidery; fancywork (decorative needlework)

knit; knitting; knitwork (needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine)

sewing; stitchery (needlework on which you are working with needle and thread)

tatting (needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle)