Meaning of the word cross-stitch in English

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cross-stitch

US /ˈkrɔːs.stɪtʃ/
UK /ˈkrɔːs.stɪtʃ/
"cross-stitch" picture

Noun

1.

a form of sewing and a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches in a tiled, raster-like pattern are used to form a picture or pattern

Example:
She spent hours working on her intricate cross-stitch project.
The pattern for the cross-stitch was very detailed.

Verb

1.

to sew using cross-stitch

Example:
She decided to cross-stitch a personalized gift for her friend.
Can you teach me how to cross-stitch?
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