PETIT POINT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does petit point mean? 

• PETIT POINT (noun)
  The noun PETIT POINT has 2 senses:

1. a small diagonal needlepoint stitch

2. needlepoint done with small stitches

  Familiarity information: PETIT POINT used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• PETIT POINT (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A small diagonal needlepoint stitch

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

petit point; tent stitch

Hypernyms ("petit point" is a kind of...):

embroidery stitch; sewing stitch (a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Needlepoint done with small stitches

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("petit point" is a kind of...):

needlepoint; needlepoint embroidery (embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry)