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bar tack

1 American  

noun

  1. a close series of stitches crossing a piece of cloth, as in an article of clothing, in order to reinforce it at a point of concentrated strain.

bar-tack 2 American  
[bahr-tak] / ˈbɑrˌtæk /

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to sew or reinforce with bar tack.

Etymology

Origin of bar tack1

First recorded in 1950–55

Origin of bar-tack2

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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Such a buttonhole may be completed with a bar tack on each end.

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz

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