Synonyms for appliqué

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ap-li-key

Phonetic Transcription : ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ

Top 10 synonyms for appliqué

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Définition of appliqué

Origin : 1841, from French appliqué "work applied or laid on another material," noun use of past participle of appliquer "to apply" (12c.), from Latin applicare (see apply).

As in lace : noun netted material
As in patch : noun piece applied to cover a gap or lack
As in decoration : noun particular type of embellishment
As in embroidery : noun fancy stitching

Example sentences :

In braid work and applique, only one stitch must be taken at a time, or else the work will appear puckered.
Extract from : « The Ladies' Work-Table Book » by Anonymous

Like the bead work, the embroidery and applique found on many garments are added "to make pretty."
Extract from : « The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao » by Fay-Cooper Cole

In the end they decided upon a white satin ground with an applique border of some conventional floral pattern.
Extract from : « The Girls of St. Cyprian's » by Angela Brazil

It makes an attractive finish for a hem line and also for finishing the edge in applique.
Extract from : « Handicraft for Girls » by Idabelle McGlauflin

Antonyms for appliqué

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