noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A double stitch that forms a cross. countable
2. 2
   embroidery done with pairs of stitches that cross each other wordnet
3. 3
   Embroidery or needlework made using such stitches. uncountable
4. 4
   two stitches forming a cross or X wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To embroider with such stitches. ambitransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

appliquecounted cross-stitchembroidersewingstitch

Example

More examples

"My grandmother likes doing cross-stitch."

Etymology

From cross- + stitch.

Related phrases

counted cross-stitchcross-stitcher

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