needle trades


plural noun
  1. the occupations and organizations involved in the manufacture of clothing.

Origin of needle trades

1
First recorded in 1860–65

Words Nearby needle trades

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How to use needle trades in a sentence

  • In the needle trades they are twice as frequent as Bridget or Nora who came over in the steerage.

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