whipstitch

whip·stitch

 (wĭp′stĭch′, hwĭp′-)

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.

n.

A stitch made in this manner.

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whipstitch

(ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃ)

n

1. (Knitting & Sewing) a sewing stitch passing over an edge

2. slang US an instant; moment

vb

(Knitting & Sewing) (tr) to sew (an edge) using whipstitch; overcast

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whip•stitch

(ˈʰwɪpˌstɪtʃ, ˈwɪp-)

v.t.

1. to sew with stitches passing over an edge in joining, finishing, or gathering.

n.

2. one such stitch.

[1585–95]

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whipstitch

Past participle: whipstitched
Gerund: whipstitching

Imperative

whipstitch

whipstitch

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

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

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Translations

whipstitch

[ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃ] n → sopraggitto

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