needlework hoop
nounUK /ˈniːdəlwɜːk huːp/
US /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk huːp/
A round ring that holds cloth tight so you can sew or stitch on it.
She put the fabric in a needlework hoop before starting her embroidery.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A circular frame used to keep fabric taut while doing decorative stitching.
The needlework hoop kept the linen smooth as she stitched flowers.
3. A craft tool made of wood or plastic with an adjustable screw to hold material.
He tightened the screw on the needlework hoop so the cloth wouldn't slip.
4. A display ring for finished stitched art hung on a wall.
Her needlework hoop hung above the fireplace showing a tiny landscape.