needlework (nÄdâ˛l-wĂťrkâł)
noun
- Work, such as sewing or embroidery, that is done with a needle.
- The work or occupation of one who uses the needle, especially in sewing.
- Work produced by means of the needle, especially embroidery in all its forms, which is in this way discriminated from decoration produced by weaving, knitting, netting, etc.
The American HeritageÂŽ Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
