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cut·work

(kŭt′wûrk′)

Openwork embroidery in which the ground fabric is cut away from the design.

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cutwork

(ˈkʌtˌwɜːk)

(Knitting & Sewing) openwork embroidery in which the pattern is cut away from the background

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cut•work

(ˈkʌtˌwɜrk)

n.

1. embroidery in which parts of the ground fabric are cut out within the design.

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

[1425–75]

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cutwork - embroidery in which the design is outlined in a buttonhole stitch and the intervening material is cut away

fancywork, embroidery - decorative needlework

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