petit point

[ pet-ee ]

noun
  1. a small stitch used in embroidery.: Compare gros point (def. 1), tent stitch.

  2. embroidery done on a canvas backing and resembling woven tapestry.

Origin of petit point

1
1880–85; <French: literally, small stitch

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petit point

/ (ˈpɛtɪ ˈpɔɪnt, French pəti pwɛ̃) /


noun
  1. Also called: tent stitch a small diagonal needlepoint stitch used for fine detail

  2. work done with such stitches, esp fine tapestry

Origin of petit point

1
French: small point

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