overstitch

overstitch
I. \\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: over (III) + stitch
: any of various stitches now usually made on a sewing machine with one, two, or three threads for binding a raw edge on cloth or making an ornamental edge, finish, or hem
II. transitive verb
: to edge, finish, or hem with an overstitch

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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