Needletrade
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Needletrade is a noun meaning Any line of work involving the use of a needle with textiles, such as embroidery or the making of clothes.
Meaning
Any line of work involving the use of a needle with textiles, such as embroidery or the making of clothes.
Example Sentences
Styleware is Hugh David and Christopher Gibson; Christopher was born and bred in the needletrade and spent ten years as a garment manufacturer.
The annual production of miles of cotton, woolen, and synthetic textiles led to a corresponding explosion in needletrades such as embroidery, garment making, and assorted apparel.
Word Forms
- needletrades
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include needlework, needlecraft, needle, needlepoint, clothmaking, needlelace.
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