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- [kuht-wurk]
- /ˈkʌtˌwɜrk/
- /kˈʌtwɜːk/
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- [kuht-wurk]
- /ˈkʌtˌwɜrk/
Definitions of cutwork word
- noun cutwork openwork embroidery in which the pattern is cut away from the background 3
- noun cutwork openwork embroidery in which part of the cloth is cut away from the design 3
- noun cutwork openwork embroidery in which the ground fabric is cut out about the pattern. 1
- noun cutwork fretwork formed by perforation or cut in low relief. 1
- noun cutwork ornamental needlework in which spaces are cut from a ground material into which are inserted decorative figures that were made separately. 1
- noun cutwork point coupé (def 1). 1
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Origin of cutwork
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1425-75, cutwork is from the late Middle English word cut werk. See cut, work
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Parts of speech for Cutwork
noun
adjective
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cutwork popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cutwork usage trend in Literature
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