💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Plain work"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| plainworknoun | Alternative form of plain work. [Basic, non-ornamental work; specifically (now (historical)) simple needlework.] |
| needleworknoun | The art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint. |
| needle-worknoun | Archaic form of needlework. [The art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint.] |
| needleworkingnoun | Needlework. |
| berlin worknoun | (archaic) A style of worsted embroidery, popular in Europe and North America in the 19th century. |
| stitchworknoun | Work produced by stitching. |
| openworknoun | Any of several forms of metalwork or needlework having decorative openings. |
| pieceworknoun | Alternative form of piece work. [Work that a worker is paid for according to the number of units produced, rather than the number of hours worked; work done and paid for by the piece or by the job.] |
| workerynoun | A place where one works; workshop; factory |
| shopworknoun | (US) Work done in a workshop, such as woodwork or metalwork. |
| handworknoun | Work done by the hands, as opposed to by machine. |
| purfilenoun | (obsolete) A sort of ancient trimming of tinsel and thread for women's gowns; bobbinwork. |
| craftworknoun | (uncountable) Handicraft. |
| threadworknoun | Work made with, or as if with, threads. |
| whiteworknoun | A form of embroidery in which the stitching is the same color as the foundation fabric (traditionally white linen). |
| blackworknoun | A style of tattoo with areas of solid black ink. |
| fancyworknoun | Decorative embroidery. |
| woolworknoun | Needlework made from wool, imitating tapestry. |
| leadworknoun | fittings made from lead (the metal) |
| silverworknoun | Work, usually ornamental, done in silver. |
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