line of stitches

  • 11Stitching — Stitch Stitch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Stitched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Stitching}.] 1. To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches; as, to stitch a shirt bosom. [1913 Webster] 2. To… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 12To stitch up — Stitch Stitch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Stitched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Stitching}.] 1. To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches; as, to stitch a shirt bosom. [1913 Webster] 2. To… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 13topstitch — /top stich /, v.t. 1. to sew a line of stitches on the face side of (a garment or the like) alongside a seam. n. 2. a line of such stitches. [1945 50; TOP1 + STITCH] * * * …

    Universalium

  • 14topstitch — top•stitch [[t]ˈtɒpˌstɪtʃ[/t]] v. t. 1) clo to sew a line of stitches on the face side of (a garment or the like) alongside a seam 2) clo a line of such stitches • Etymology: 1945–50 …

    From formal English to slang

  • 15stitching — /stich ing/, n. 1. the act of a person or thing that stitches. 2. a series or line of stitches. 3. mending by means of sewing. [1515 25; STITCH + ING1] * * * …

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  • 16stitching — n. act of sewing, act of fastening with a needle and thread; line of stitches stɪtʃ n. complete movement of a threaded needle through cloth or other material; single loop of yarn (Knitting); particular method of sewing; sudden intense pain; bit …

    English contemporary dictionary

  • 17seam — /sim / (say seem) noun 1. the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like. 2. any line between abutting edges; a crack or fissure; a groove. 3. any linear indentation or mark, as a wrinkle or a scar. 4. Knitting a line of …

  • 18seam — [ sim ] noun count 1. ) a line of stitches that joins two pieces of cloth: The seam at the back of your skirt has split. a ) a line where two pieces of metal, wood, etc. have been joined 2. ) a long thin layer of something such as coal under the… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 19seam — UK [siːm] / US [sɪm] noun [countable] Word forms seam : singular seam plural seams 1) a) a line of stitches that joins two pieces of cloth The seam at the back of your skirt has split. b) a line where two pieces of metal, wood etc have been… …

    English dictionary

  • 20stitching — stitch|ing [ˈstıtʃıŋ] n [U] a line of stitches in a piece of material …

    Dictionary of contemporary English