Definition of embroider

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Embroider (v. t.) To ornament with needlework; as, to embroider a scarf..

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Orphrey :: Orphrey (n.) A band of rich embroidery, wholly or in part of gold, affixed to vestments, especially those of ecclesiastics..
Mundil :: Mundil (n.) A turban ornamented with an imitation of gold or silver embroidery.
Insertion :: Insertion (n.) That which is set in or inserted, especially a narrow strip of embroidered lace, muslin, or cambric..
Work :: Work (n.) Specifically: (a) That which is produced by mental labor; a composition; a book; as, a work, or the works, of Addison. (b) Flowers, figures, or the like, wrought with the needle; embroidery..
Square :: Square (n.) The front of a woman's dress over the bosom, usually worked or embroidered..
Embroiderer :: Embroiderer (n.) One who embroiders.
Stream :: Stream (v. t.) To mark with colors or embroidery in long tracts.
Figure :: Figure (n.) The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modeling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body; as, a figure in bronze; a figure cut in marble..
Purfled :: Purfled (a.) Ornamented; decorated; esp., embroidered on the edges..
Cyclas :: Cyclas (n.) A long gown or surcoat (cut off in front), worn in the Middle Ages. It was sometimes embroidered or interwoven with gold. Also, a rich stuff from which the gown was made..
Tambour :: Tambour (n.) A small frame, commonly circular, and somewhat resembling a tambourine, used for stretching, and firmly holding, a portion of cloth that is to be embroidered; also, the embroidery done upon such a frame; -- called also, in the latter sense, tambour work..
Purl :: Purl (v. t.) To decorate with fringe or embroidery.
Purflew :: Purflew (n.) A hem, border., or trimming, as of embroidered work..
Haikal :: Haikal (n.) The central chapel of the three forming the sanctuary of a Coptic church. It contains the high altar, and is usually closed by an embroidered curtain..
Embroyde :: Embroyde (v. t.) To embroider; to adorn.
Auriphrygiate :: Auriphrygiate (a.) Embroidered or decorated with gold.
Needlework :: Needlework (n.) Work executed with a needle; sewed work; sewing; embroidery; also, the business of a seamstress..
Couching :: Couching (n.) Embroidering by laying the materials upon the surface of the foundation, instead of drawing them through..
Chenille :: Chenille (n.) Tufted cord, of silk or worsted, for the trimming of ladies' dresses, for embroidery and fringes, and for the weft of Chenille rugs..
Purl :: Purl (n.) An embroidered and puckered border; a hem or fringe, often of gold or silver twist; also, a pleat or fold, as of a band..
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