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Plain work

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plainworknounAlternative form of plain work. [Basic, non-ornamental work; specifically (now (historical)) simple needlework.]
needleworknounThe art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint.
needle-worknounArchaic form of needlework. [The art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint.]
needleworkingnounNeedlework.
berlin worknoun(archaic) A style of worsted embroidery, popular in Europe and North America in the 19th century.
stitchworknounWork produced by stitching.
openworknounAny of several forms of metalwork or needlework having decorative openings.
pieceworknounAlternative 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.]
workerynounA place where one works; workshop; factory
shopworknoun(US) Work done in a workshop, such as woodwork or metalwork.
handworknounWork 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.
threadworknounWork made with, or as if with, threads.
whiteworknounA form of embroidery in which the stitching is the same color as the foundation fabric (traditionally white linen).
blackworknounA style of tattoo with areas of solid black ink.
fancyworknounDecorative embroidery.
woolworknounNeedlework made from wool, imitating tapestry.
leadworknounfittings made from lead (the metal)
silverworknounWork, usually ornamental, done in silver.

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