Definition of petit point in English:

petit point

noun ˈpɛtɪ ˌpɔɪntpəˌti ˈpwãˈpɛdi ˌpɔɪnt

mass noun

A type of embroidery on a canvas ground, consisting of small, diagonal, adjacent stitches.
cushions covered in petit point
as modifier petit point chairs
Example sentencesExamples
- The original is surely a vast Gobelin tapestry, not a row of petit point cushions?
- Another type of chair which recurs has a square back and is covered in tapestry or petit point, with a pattern of flowers and leaves in green and buff.
- ‘An interior drawer reveals a tiny, hand-made acorn, and the exterior has one panel embroidered in petit point and the rest in satin stitch,’ he said.
- The stitchers display dazzling skill and finesse, creating textured surfaces of petit point, needlepoint, beading, embroidery, appliqué, smocking and macramé.

Origin

Late 19th century: from French, literally 'little stitch'.

Definition of petit point in US English:

petit point

nounˈpɛdi ˌpɔɪntˈpedē ˌpoint

A type of embroidery on canvas, consisting of small, diagonal, adjacent stitches.
cushions covered in petit point
as modifier petit point chairs
Example sentencesExamples
- The original is surely a vast Gobelin tapestry, not a row of petit point cushions?
- Another type of chair which recurs has a square back and is covered in tapestry or petit point, with a pattern of flowers and leaves in green and buff.
- The stitchers display dazzling skill and finesse, creating textured surfaces of petit point, needlepoint, beading, embroidery, appliqué, smocking and macramé.
- ‘An interior drawer reveals a tiny, hand-made acorn, and the exterior has one panel embroidered in petit point and the rest in satin stitch,’ he said.

Origin

Late 19th century: from French, literally ‘little stitch’.

单词	petit point
释义	Definition of petit point in English: petit point noun ˈpɛtɪ ˌpɔɪntpəˌti ˈpwãˈpɛdi ˌpɔɪnt mass noun A type of embroidery on a canvas ground, consisting of small, diagonal, adjacent stitches. cushions covered in petit point as modifier petit point chairs Example sentencesExamples The original is surely a vast Gobelin tapestry, not a row of petit point cushions? Another type of chair which recurs has a square back and is covered in tapestry or petit point, with a pattern of flowers and leaves in green and buff. ‘An interior drawer reveals a tiny, hand-made acorn, and the exterior has one panel embroidered in petit point and the rest in satin stitch,’ he said. The stitchers display dazzling skill and finesse, creating textured surfaces of petit point, needlepoint, beading, embroidery, appliqué, smocking and macramé. Origin Late 19th century: from French, literally 'little stitch'. Definition of petit point in US English: petit point nounˈpɛdi ˌpɔɪntˈpedē ˌpoint A type of embroidery on canvas, consisting of small, diagonal, adjacent stitches. cushions covered in petit point as modifier petit point chairs Example sentencesExamples The original is surely a vast Gobelin tapestry, not a row of petit point cushions? Another type of chair which recurs has a square back and is covered in tapestry or petit point, with a pattern of flowers and leaves in green and buff. The stitchers display dazzling skill and finesse, creating textured surfaces of petit point, needlepoint, beading, embroidery, appliqué, smocking and macramé. ‘An interior drawer reveals a tiny, hand-made acorn, and the exterior has one panel embroidered in petit point and the rest in satin stitch,’ he said. Origin Late 19th century: from French, literally ‘little stitch’.
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