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embroidering

UK
/ɪmˈbrɔɪdərɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈbrɔɪdɚɪŋ/

Translations

embroideringnoun
embroiderings
pl
She enjoys embroidering as a relaxing hobby.
Она любит вышивание как расслабляющее хобби.
Additional translations
вышивка
Synonyms
stitching
adornment
ornamentation
decorating
embellishment
embroideringgerund / present participle
UK
/ɪmˈbrɔɪdərɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈbrɔɪdərɪŋ/
Used attributively, e.g. “an embroidering machine”
Synonyms
detailing
exaggerating
elaborating
appliquéing
needleworking
sewing
stitching
embellishing
adorning
ornamenting
decorating
embroiderverb

embroidering

Gerund

embroidered
Past Simple
embroidered
Past Participle
embroidering
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈbrɔɪdə/
US
/ɪmˈbrɔɪdɚ/
She loves to embroider intricate patterns on her dresses.
Она любит вышивать сложные узоры на своих платьях.
He tends to embroider the truth when telling stories.
Он склонен приукрашивать правду, рассказывая истории.
Synonyms
decorate
adorn
enhance
ornament
stitch
embellish

Definitions

embroideringnoun
The act or process of creating decorative designs on fabric using needle and thread.
She spent the afternoon embroidering, adding intricate patterns to the tablecloth.
Decorative stitched designs produced by the act of embroidering.
The delicate embroiderings on the cuffs were handmade.
embroideringgerund / present participle
Engaged in, or designed for, the act of embroidering.
She bought an embroidering kit for her new hobby.
embroiderverb
To decorate fabric with needlework.
She decided to embroider a floral pattern on the pillowcase.
To add fictitious or exaggerated details to a story to make it more interesting.
He tends to embroider his travel stories to make them sound more adventurous.
To ornament or embellish something with elaborate detail.
The author skillfully embroidered her lecture with historical anecdotes.
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