From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishneedlepointnee‧dle‧point /ˈniːdlpɔɪnt/ noun [uncountable] DLHAVpictures made by covering a piece of material with small stitches → embroidery
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needlepoint• a needlepoint pillow• I refuse to sit at home with my needlepoint, dear.• It is usually easy to secure a canvas or needlepoint frame in clamps so that the patient can work one-handed on them.• Hand woven needlepoint and rag rugs, cushions, throws and fabric accessories. 