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Embroider vs Schiffli - What's the difference?

embroider | schiffli |

As a verb embroider

is to stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours.

As a noun schiffli is

a loomlike machine used for embroidering patterns into lace.

embroider

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours.
  • (figuratively) To add imaginary detail to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable.

    • Derived terms

    * embroiderer * embroideress * embroidery

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    schiffli

    English

    Noun

    (head)
  • a loomlike machine used for embroidering patterns into lace
  • the textiles produced on such a machine