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Applique

usgb/ˌæpləˈkeɪ/Volume
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Sewing or StickingPlay
Applique refers to both sewing on and sticking fabric shapes onto an item. SlideThe jacket had colorful geometrical shapes appliqued onto the back.
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Decorative PurposePlay
Applique is used for decoration, often to make an item unique or to cover a defect. SlideThe hole in her jeans was covered with a star-shaped applique.
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Cultural SignificancePlay
Traditionally, applique can have cultural significance in certain clothes or crafts. SlideThe traditional quilt featured applique patterns passed down in their family.