cross-stitch

Definition of Cross-stitch in English :

1. cross-stitch

two stitches forming a cross or X

2. cross-stitch

embroidery done with pairs of stitches that cross each other

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Cross-stitch

noun

1.

an embroidery stitch made by two stitches forming a cross

2.

embroidery worked with this stitch

verb

3.

to embroider (a piece of needlework) with cross-stitch

noun

1.

a stitch made by crossing two stitches in the form of an X

2.

needlework made with this stitch

verb transitive, verb intransitive

3.

to sew or embroider with this stitch

n.

1. A double stitch forming an X in sewing and embroidery.

2. Needlework made with X-shaped stitches.

v. cross-stitched, cross-stitch·ing, cross-stitch·es

v.tr.

To make or embroider with X-shaped stitches.

v.intr.

To work in the fashion of X-shaped stitches.