Lockstitch

//ˈlɑkstɪt͡ʃ// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A stitch made by a sewing machine in which two threads are interlocked.
  2. 2
    machine stitch in which the top thread interlocks with the bobbin thread wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To use this kind of stitch.

Etymology

From lock + stitch.

Related phrases

sewing machine

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