gros point

gros point

(ˈɡrəʊ ˈpɔɪnt; French ɡro pwɛ̃) n1. (Knitting & Sewing) a needlepoint stitch covering two horizontal and two vertical threads2. (Knitting & Sewing) work done in this stitch[C20: from Old French: large point]

gros point

(ˈgroʊ ˌpɔɪnt)

n., pl. gros points. 1. a large stitch used in embroidery. 2. a type of point lace with raised work and large designs. [1860–65; < French: large point]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	gros point - a needlepoint stitch covering two horizontal and two vertical threadsembroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
	2.	gros point - needlepoint embroidery done with large stitchesneedlepoint embroidery, needlepoint - embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry