embroidery synonyms

embroidery

n.

  1. Stitchery

    needlepoint, needlework, sampler, arabesque, brocade, tracery, lacery, bargello, edging, decoration, patterning, adornment, fringing.

    Kinds of embroidery include: cross-stitch, crewel, crochet, needlepoint, tapestry, appliqué, quilting.

  2. Exaggeration

    embellishment, fabrication, hyperbole; see exaggeration 1.

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