Needleman Meaning in English
word
ˈnidəɫmən
NEE-duhl-muhn
ˈniːdl̩mən
NEE-dl-muhn
Definition
A needleman is a man who does embroidery or sewing, usually as a craft or profession.
Usage & Nuances
'Needleman' is rare in daily use; 'tailor' (for men's clothing) and 'embroiderer' are more common. Usually used in historical or artistic contexts, and specifically refers to men (not women, who are 'needlewomen').
Spanish: bordador - costurero (hombre)Portuguese (BR): bordador - costureiroPortuguese (PT): bordador - costureiroChinese (Simplified): 男刺绣工 - 男缝纫工Chinese (Traditional): 男刺繡工 - 男縫紉工Hindi: पुरुष कढ़ाई करने वाला - पुरुष दर्ज़ीArabic: عامل تطريز (رجل) - خياط (رجل)Bengali: সুইকরিগর - সূচিকর্মশিল্পী (পুরুষ)Russian: вышивальщик (мужчина) - портной (мужчина, истор.)Japanese: 男性刺繍職人 - 男性裁縫師Vietnamese: thợ thêu nam - thợ may namKorean: 남자 자수사 - 남자 재봉사Turkish: erkek nakış ustası - erkek terziUrdu: مردی جو سوی کرتا ہے - مرد کڑھائی کرنے والاIndonesian: penyulam pria - penjahit pria
Example Sentences
The needleman sews beautiful patterns on fabric.
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A needleman made this shirt by hand.
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The museum displays artwork by a famous needleman.
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He’s one of the few professional needlemen left in the city.
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As a skilled needleman, he creates custom suits for wealthy clients.
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My grandfather was a talented needleman, famous for his embroidery work.
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