couching stitch

noun

A form of embroidery in which a length of wool (or similar) is laid across the surface of a piece of fabric and held in place by fine stitches

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Meanings

nouncouching stitch (plural couching stitches)

plural couching stitches · alternative couch stitch

  1. A form of embroidery in which a length of wool (or similar) is laid across the surface of a piece of fabric and held in place by fine stitches
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