noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.

Verb

1. 1
   To stitch in this manner.
2. 2
   To make the bolt of a lock go too far. transitive

   "The way to open it, then, is to turn the key the other way, as if to overlock the bolt […]"

Synonyms

All synonyms

merrowmerrowoveredgeoveredgesergeserge

Example

More examples

"The way to open it, then, is to turn the key the other way, as if to overlock the bolt […]"

Etymology

From over- + lock.

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