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Cross-stitch

Cross′-stitchˊ

(-st?chˊ; 224)
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Noun.
1.
A form of stitch, where the stitches are diagonal and in pairs, the thread of one stitch crossing that of the other.
“Tent and cross-stitch.”
Sir W. Scott.
Cross′-stitchˊ
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Verb.
T.
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I.

Definition 2024


cross-stitch

cross-stitch

English

Noun

cross-stitch (countable and uncountable, plural cross-stitches)

  1. (countable) A double stitch that forms a cross.
  2. (uncountable) Embroidery or needlework made using such stitches.

Translations

Verb

cross-stitch (third-person singular simple present cross-stitches, present participle cross-stitching, simple past and past participle cross-stitched)

  1. (transitive, intransitive) To embroider with such stitches.