embroider
Example Sentences
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Among papers scattered in the dusty attic he finds, along with a scarlet and gold embroidered A, the true story of Hester Prynne written by the surveyor from 100 years before.
It would be white, and it would have five buttons, and it would have the words “Dr. Tam, DVM” embroidered just above his heart.
From Literature
Most years at Christmas, we were lucky enough to get an orange, a peppermint stick, and a new pair of socks or a handkerchief embroidered with Mamas fine stitching—more than most.
From Literature
Although Aleys’s mother cannot read, she knows the stories of the saints and relishes embroidering them with “goriest” details to keep her children interested.
From Los Angeles Times
Although Aleys’ mother cannot read, she knows the stories of the saints and relishes embroidering them with “goriest” details to keep her children interested.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
