overstitch

American  

[oh-ver-stich, oh-ver-stich] / ˈoʊ vərˌstɪtʃ, ˌoʊ vərˈstɪtʃ /

noun

1. a stitch made with a sewing machine, for binding or finishing a raw edge or hem.

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verb (used with or without object)

1. to sew with overstitches.

Etymology

Origin of overstitch

over- + stitch

Example Sentences

The regular robe makers do much of their work with the heavy overstitch sewing machines, but it can be done as well or better by hand at the expense of more time.

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