tent stitch
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- noun
- Specialized
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punto de tienda
- I learned to make a tent stitch yesterday.
Examples
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The design combined cross-stitching and the classic tent stitch.
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Learning the tent stitch is essential for beginners in needlepoint.
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She used a tent stitch to create the background of her tapestry.
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She enjoys using tent stitches for her needlepoint projects.
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The artist used a tent stitch to create a beautiful pattern on the canvas.
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For her embroidery project, she perfected the tent stitch technique.
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By mastering the tent stitch, he was able to add depth to his needlepoint artwork.
Synonyms
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A single loop of thread made when sewing or knitting
A single stitch made with a needle and thread to decorate cloth
Surface Forms
Morphology
tent + stitch
The word 'stitch' clearly signals a kind of sewing/embroidery stitch, so a learner would expect a specific type of stitch. However 'tent' does not transparently communicate the precise sense 'small diagonal embroidery stitch used in needlepoint'—it is a specialized term (likely referring to shape or a technical technique) rather than an obvious compositional modifier. Because the compound partly signals category but not the specific technical meaning, it is best judged semi-transparent.
Etymology
Tent stitch is named for the tiny slanted stitch that looks like a small pointed tent on the fabric. Because of that picture, it means a 'small slanted stitch' used in needlepoint.