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crewel

crew·el
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kroo-uh l]
    • /ˈkru əl/
    • /ˈkruːəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kroo-uh l]
    • /ˈkru əl/

Definitions of crewel word

  • noun crewel a loosely twisted worsted yarn, used in fancy work and embroidery 3
  • noun crewel a fine, less tightly twisted kind of worsted yarn used in embroidery 3
  • abbreviation CREWEL crewelwork 3
  • noun crewel Also called crewel yarn. a worsted yarn for embroidery and edging. 1
  • abbreviation CREWEL crewelwork. 1
  • noun crewel A thin, loosely twisted, worsted yarn used for tapestry and embroidery. 1

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Origin of crewel

First appearance:

before 1485
One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1485-95; earlier crule; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Crewel

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

crewel popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

crewel usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for crewel

noun crewel

  • lace — a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
  • decoration — The decoration of a room is its furniture, wallpaper, and ornaments.
  • tapestry — a fabric consisting of a warp upon which colored threads are woven by hand to produce a design, often pictorial, used for wall hangings, furniture coverings, etc.
  • adornment — An adornment is something that is used to make a person or thing more beautiful.
  • needlework — the art, process, or product of working with a needle, especially in embroidery, needlepoint, tapestry, quilting, and appliqué.

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