tent stitch


noun
  1. a short, slanting stitch used in embroidery.: Compare gros point (def. 1), petit point (def. 1).

Origin of tent stitch

1
First recorded in 1630–40

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British Dictionary definitions for tent stitch

tent stitch

noun
  1. another term for petit point (def. 1)

Origin of tent stitch

1
C17: of uncertain origin

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