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embroidery

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/buɾˈðaðu/bor·da·do

Definition

1

Ornamental needlework on fabric, forming decorative designs.

Usage examples

The tablecloth has a very beautiful traditional embroidery.
She learned to do embroidery from her grandmother.

Common combinations

hand embroiderytraditional embroideryfabric with embroidery

Idiomatic expressions

  • Fine as embroidery (very delicate or perfect).