embroidery

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UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ɛmˈbrɔɪdəri, -dri/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(em broi′də rē, -drē)

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Inflections of 'embroidery' (n): npl: embroideries

embroidery
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Sense: Stitchery

Synonyms:

needlepoint, needlework, sampler, arabesque, brocade, tracery, lacery, bargello, edging, decoration, patterning, adornment, fringing, stitchery, stitching, sewing , quilting, embroidering, darning, seaming, needlecraft, machine embroidery, machine sewing, handsewing, handstitching, appliqué (French), tapestry

Sense: Exaggeration

Synonyms:

embellishment, fabrication, hyperbole, exaggeration, overstatement, enhancement , elaboration, tall story, tall tale, lie , fib, stretching the truth, flight of fancy

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