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GROS POINT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does gros point mean? 

GROS POINT (noun)
  The noun GROS POINT has 2 senses:

1. a needlepoint stitch covering two horizontal and two vertical threadsplay

2. needlepoint embroidery done with large stitchesplay

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


 Dictionary entry details 


GROS POINT (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

A needlepoint stitch covering two horizontal and two vertical threads

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("gros 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 embroidery done with large stitches

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

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

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


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