machine-stitch

American

[muh-sheen-stich] / məˈʃinˌstɪtʃ /

verb (used with object)

to sew on a sewing machine.

Etymology

Origin of machine-stitch

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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On machine-made rugs, it’s possible to machine-stitch new edging, which brings the cost down by nearly half.

From Washington Post

Seamstresses like Dorothy Dees of Scott City then machine-stitch the bottom and sides to make a sort of zipperless sleeping bag.

From Washington Times

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