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Embroidering: meaning, definitions and examples

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embroidering

 

[ ษชmหˆbroสŠdษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

creative activity

Embroidering is the art of decorating fabric using a needle and thread or yarn. This technique can involve various stitches, often creating intricate designs or patterns. It is commonly used to enhance clothing, home furnishings, and various textile projects.

Synonyms

adornment, decorating, stitching

Examples of usage

  • She spent the afternoon embroidering a floral design on her dress.
  • He enjoys embroidering traditional patterns on tablecloths.
  • They learned embroidering techniques at the local craft workshop.

Translations

Translations of the word "embroidering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bordado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคขเคผเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sticken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sulaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัˆะธะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ haft

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆบ็น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท broderie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bordado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nakฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุทุฑูŠุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyลกรญvรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyลกรญvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆบ็ปฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sauma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naxฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bordado

Etymology

The word 'embroider' comes from the Old French word 'embroider', which means 'to embellish' or 'to decorate'. This word in turn is derived from the Latin word 'inbrodare', which means 'to work in'. The practice of embroidering dates back thousands of years, with ancient examples found in Egyptian tombs, revealing a rich tradition of decorative sewing. Throughout history, various cultures have adapted the art of embroidery, contributing their unique styles and stitching techniques. The evolution of embroidery techniques has been influenced by available materials and cultural exchange, leading to a vast diversity of designs and applications across the globe. Today, embroidery remains a popular craft and is often used for expressing creativity in fashion, art, and home dรฉcor.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,359 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.