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backstitch

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back·stitch  (bkstch)
n.
A stitch made by inserting the needle at the midpoint of a preceding stitch so that the stitches overlap by half lengths.
backstitch v.
backstitch [ˈbækˌstɪtʃ]
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) a strong sewing stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle or beginning of the preceding one
vb
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) to sew using this stitch
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.backstitch - an overlapping stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding onebackstitch - an overlapping stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding one
embroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
Verb1.backstitch - do backstitches
sew, sew together, stitch, run up - fasten by sewing; do needlework
Translations
backstitch [ˈbækstɪtʃ]
A. N → pespunte m
B. VT → pespuntar
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