n. 1. Work executed with a needle; sewed work; sewing; embroidery, crocheting, quilting, or tapestry, etc.; also, the art, process, or occupation of creating objects with needles. Syn. -- needlecraft. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
2. The combination of timber and plaster making the outside framework of some houses. [ 1913 Webster ]
[三从四德 / 三從四德, sān cóng sì déㄙㄢ ㄘㄨㄥˊ ㄙˋ ㄉㄜˊ] Confucian moral injunctions for women - namely obey in turn three men father, husband and son, plus the four virtues of morality 德, physical charm 容, propriety in speech 言 and efficiency in needlework 功, See Also: 德, 容, 言, 功#68873
[しつける, shitsukeru] (v1, vt) (1) to be used to; to get accustomed to; to be in the habit of doing; (2) (See 躾ける) to train; to discipline; to teach manners; (3) to tack (in needlework); to baste; (4) to plant (esp. rice seedlings)