blanket stitch
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blanket stitch
n.
A buttonhole stitch used for edging around heavy material.
blank′et-stitch′ v.
blanket stitch
n
(Knitting & Sewing) a strong reinforcing stitch for the edges of blankets and other thick material
vb
to use blanket stitch to reinforce (the edges of blankets and other thick material)
blan′ket stitch`
n.
a basic sewing stitch in which widely spaced, interlocking loops are formed, used as a decorative finish for edges.
[1875–80]
blan′ket-stitch`, v.i., v.t.
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| Noun | 1. |  blanket stitch - a strong reinforcing stitch for edges of blanket and other thick material; similar to buttonhole stitchembroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather |