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whip·stitch (hw

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tr.v. whip·stitched, whip·stitch·ing, whip·stitch·es

To sew with overcast stitches, as in finishing a fabric edge or binding two pieces of fabric together.

A stitch made in this manner.

whipstitch [ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃ]

1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) a sewing stitch passing over an edge

2. US slang an instant; moment

(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) (tr) to sew (an edge) using whipstitch; overcast

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Noun

whipstitch - a sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally

whipstitching, whipping

overcasting, overcast - a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling

embroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather

Translations

whipstitch [ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃ] n → sopraggitto

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