"Needlework" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Needlework refers to the art or skill of creating decorative or useful items using a needle and thread, yarn, or similar materials. This includes various forms of sewing, embroidery, quilting, cross-stitch, and other crafts that involve stitching or knotting threads to create patterns, designs, or objects. Needlework is often used to create decorative items such as clothing, accessories, home furnishings, and wall hangings, as well as functional items like bags, purses, and clothing.
Needled is a verb that means to prick or pierce someone or something with a needle, especially for a medical purpose. It can also imply that someone has been carefully and skillfully able to influence or attract someone's attention, often in a subtle or sly manner. For example, "The doctor needled the patient's shoulder to locate the exact spot of pain." or "The pressure group needled the government into making changes to the law."
Needlepoint is a form of embroidery that uses a special type of thread or yarn to create intricate designs or patterns on fabric, typically canvas or mesh. It involves using a large-eyed needle to sew the yarn or thread into place, creating a raised, three-dimensional effect. Needlepoint is a popular hobby and art form, often used to create decorative items such as pillow covers, wall hangings, and belts.
Sharp, thin instruments with a point at one end, used for sewing, piercing, or making holes in various materials, such as fabric, leather, or skin.
A needlewoman is a person, typically a woman, who sews or needleworkes, usually by profession or as a hobby, for example, a seamstress, embroiderer, or quilter.
Needy means having a strong emotional or psychological need for attention, support, or care from others. A person who is needy often has an excessive desire for approval, validation, or affection and may become anxious or clingy when their needs are not met. The word can also describe someone who is excessively dependent on others or is unwilling to take care of themselves.
Nefandous is an adjective that means loathsome, abominable, or detestable. It is often used to describe something that is morally repugnant or considered to be in bad taste.