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embroidery vs needlework

needlework vs embroidery

embroidery and needlework both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
embroidery Yes No No No
needlework Yes No No No
As nouns, needlework is a hypernym of embroidery; that is, needlework is a word with a broader meaning than embroidery:
  • embroidery: decorative needlework
  • needlework: a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
Other hypernyms of embroidery include needlecraft.
embroidery (noun) needlework (noun)
decorative needlework work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
Difference between embroidery and needlework

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