woolwork

English

Etymology

From wool +‎ -work.

Noun

woolwork (uncountable)

1. Needlework made from wool, imitating tapestry.
   • 2008 January 11, Wendy Moonan, “Americana Dealer Cleans House”, in The New York Times‎^[1], New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 26 November 2022:

     Leatherwood Antiques will show Vienna bronzes, sailors’ woolwork pictures and a large cane stand from Switzerland with a carved wooden eagle on top.

See also

• woolworks