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- US Pronunciation
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- [need-l-kraft, -krahft]
- /ˈnid lˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [need-l-kraft, -krahft]
- /ˈnid lˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft/
Definitions of needlecraft word
- abbreviation NEEDLECRAFT needlework. 1
- noun needlecraft the art or practice of needlework 0
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Origin of needlecraft
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, needlecraft is from the Middle English word nedle craft. See needle, craft
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Parts of speech for Needlecraft
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needlecraft popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
needlecraft usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for needlecraft
noun needlecraft
- stitching — one complete movement of a threaded needle through a fabric or material such as to leave behind it a single loop or portion of thread, as in sewing, embroidery, or the surgical closing of wounds.
- tailoring — a person whose occupation is the making, mending, or altering of clothes, especially suits, coats, and other outer garments.
- backstitching — Present participle of backstitch.
- darning — a mending with interlaced stitches
- dressmaking — a person whose occupation is the making or alteration of women's dresses, coats, etc.
Top questions with needlecraft
- what is needlecraft?
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