petit point

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciationsEnglish: /ˈpɛtɪ ˈpɔɪnt/, French: /pəti pwɛ̃/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(pet′ē)

pet′it point′

Clothinga small stitch used in embroidery. Cf. gros point (def. 1), tent stitch.
Clothingembroidery done on a canvas backing and resembling woven tapestry.

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petit point /ˈpɛtɪ ˈpɔɪnt; French: pəti pwɛ̃/ n

Also called: tent stitch a small diagonal needlepoint stitch used for fine detail
work done with such stitches, esp fine tapestry

Compare gros pointEtymology: French: small point

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