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单词 petit point
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petit point

[ pet-ee ]
/ ˈpɛt i /

noun

a small stitch used in embroidery.Compare gros point (def. 1), tent stitch.
embroidery done on a canvas backing and resembling woven tapestry.

Origin of petit point

1880–85; <French: literally, small stitch

Words nearby petit point

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Example sentences from the Web for petit point

  • Petit-point, damask, velvet, and chintz were all used for upholstery and hangings.

    Furnishing the Home of Good Taste|Lucy Abbot Throop

British Dictionary definitions for petit point

petit point
/ (ˈpɛtɪ ˈpɔɪnt, French pəti pwɛ̃) /

noun

Also called: tent stitch a small diagonal needlepoint stitch used for fine detail
work done with such stitches, esp fine tapestry
Compare gros point

Word Origin for petit point

French: small point
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