embroidery
US /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚ.i/
UK /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚ.i/
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the art of working designs in thread on textile fabric
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She spent hours on the delicate embroidery of the tablecloth.
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The dress featured intricate floral embroidery.
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a piece of fabric decorated with designs in thread
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She displayed her latest embroidery at the craft fair.
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The museum had a collection of antique embroideries.