petit point [pet-ee] EXAMPLES|WORD ORIGIN noun a small stitch used in embroidery.Compare gros point(def 1), tent stitch. embroidery done on a canvas backing and resembling woven tapestry. Liberaldictionary.com
Origin of petit point 1880–85; French: literally, small stitch Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019 Examples from the Web for petit point Historical Examples of petit point
Petit-point, damask, velvet, and chintz were all used for upholstery and hangings.
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British Dictionary definitions for petit point petit point noun Also called: tent stitch a small diagonal needlepoint stitch used for fine detail work done with such stitches, esp fine tapestry Compare gros point Word Origin for petit point French: small point Collins English Dictionary – Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012