cross-stitch

English
a cross-stitch sampler

Etymology

From cross- +‎ stitch.

Noun

cross-stitch (countable and uncountable, plural cross-stitches)

  1. (countable) A double stitch that forms a cross.
  2. (uncountable) Embroidery or needlework made using such stitches.
    Synonym: counted cross-stitch

Derived terms

Descendants
  • → Japanese: クロスステッチ (kurosusutetchi)

Translations
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Verb

cross-stitch (third-person singular simple present cross-stitches, present participle cross-stitching, simple past and past participle cross-stitched)

  1. (transitive, intransitive) To embroider with such stitches.
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