Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. A double stitch forming an X in sewing and embroidery.
- n. Needlework made with X-shaped stitches.
- v. To make or embroider with X-shaped stitches.
- v. To work in the fashion of X-shaped stitches.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. In needlework, a stitch of the form ×. It consists of two stitches of the same length, the one crossing the other in the middle.
- To sew or embroider with a cross-stitch; sew or fasten with cross-stitches.
Wiktionary
- n. countable A double stitch that forms a cross
- n. uncountable embroidery or needlework made using such stitches
- v. To embroider with such stitches
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. A form of stitch, where the stitches are diagonal and in pairs, the thread of one stitch crossing that of the other.
- n. embroidery done in cross-stitch.
WordNet 3.0
- n. two stitches forming a cross or X
- n. embroidery done with pairs of stitches that cross each other
Examples
“For 12p a time, or a 25p all-day fare, travellers between the ancient village of Thelwall-with-Grappenhall and the nature reserve at Thelwall Eyes can hail Kevin from his neat Victorian office where he sits beside an ancient telephone – still used to warn of major vessels using the canal – doing his cross-stitch.”
The Guardian: Britain's Best Views: the Mersey ferry, Liverpool
“Sold the cross-stitch and have run off with Barb my shotput coach.”
“And it had the Galaxy Quest ships picked out in cross-stitch and outlining stitches.”
“Then let's say she looks and really sees him: his smooth and tender hands; the gentle cross-stitch of his brow, and say that there, in the rich emptiness of her longing, comes the pin-prick tingle of sudden recognition, the realisation that nothing in the physical world could bring her satisfaction.”
“My mother has tried knitting, crocheting, and cross-stitch.”
“COLLEGE PARK NEEDLE ARTS SOCIETY, crafters meet to work on quilting, knitting, embroidery and counted cross-stitch projects. 9: 30-11: 30 a.m. Fridays, Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Rd.,”
The Washington Post: Prince George's County community calendar, Oct. 7-14, 2010
“I promise we'll give prizes to anyone who sends a family Thanksgiving photo taken under a Pedobear cross-stitch.”
The Huffington Post: 10 Awesome Internet Meme Wall Hangings (PHOTOS)
“In the evenings I shall read to you while you work your cross-stitch in the firelight.”
“Sistine Chapel recreated through 10-year cross-stitch project ...”
“Most of all, though, Casdagli recorded his anger and frustration in cross-stitch.”
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Embroidery
"The art of working with the needle raised and ornamental designs in threads of silk, cotton, gold, silver, or other material, upon any woven fabric, leather, paper, etc. Embroidery has been used i...
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