What does steeking mean?
A technique in embroidery where a design is cut into a piece of fabric before it is embroidered, allowing for a contrasting background to be visible under the embroidery.
Example
"The intricate design on the wedding dress was achieved through a combination of steeking and delicate threadwork."
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