Speakur

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needlepoint

/ˈniːdl̩ˌpɔɪnt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.30 in modern English

Syllables
needle-point
IPA
/ˈniːdl̩ˌpɔɪnt/
14
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A craft involving pulling yarn, thread, or floss through a canvas mesh to produce a decorative design.

Uncountable

noun

An object made using that craft.

Countable

verb

To produce a decorative design by this means.

Transitive verb

Etymology

From needle + point.

Usage

Inflected Forms

needlepoints (plural) needlepoints (present, singular) needlepointing (participle, present) needlepointed (participle, past) needlepointed (past)

Derived Forms

needlepointer

Frequently Paired Words

embroidery needlecraft

Synonyms

needlepoint embroidery point lace

Questions

How do you pronounce needlepoint?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈniːdl̩ˌpɔɪnt/.
What does needlepoint mean?
A craft involving pulling yarn, thread, or floss through a canvas mesh to produce a decorative design.
Where does needlepoint come from?
From needle + point.

How to pronounce needlepoint

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