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cutwork

American  
[kuht-wurk] / ˈkʌtˌwɜrk /

noun

  1. openwork embroidery in which the ground fabric is cut out about the pattern.

  2. fretwork formed by perforation or cut in low relief.

  3. ornamental needlework in which spaces are cut from a ground material into which are inserted decorative figures that were made separately.

  4. point coupé.

cutwork British  
/ ˈkʌtˌwɜːk /

noun

  1. openwork embroidery in which the pattern is cut away from the background

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Etymology

Origin of cutwork

First recorded in 1425–75, cutwork is from late Middle English cut werk. See cut, work

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