noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A form of embroidery in which intervening fabric is cut away. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   embroidery in which the design is outlined in a buttonhole stitch and the intervening material is cut away wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

drapery

Etymology

From Middle English cut-werk, equivalent to cut + work.

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