tent stitch

tent stitch

tent stitch

n. A short diagonal embroidery stitch that forms close, even, parallel rows to fill in a pattern or background.

tent stitch

n (Knitting & Sewing) another term for petit point¹ [C17: of uncertain origin]

tent′ stitch`

n. a short, slanting embroidery stitch. [1630–40]

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Noun

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tent stitch - a small diagonal needlepoint stitchpetit pointembroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather