Meaning Of The Word Backstitch

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Backstitch Meaning

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Backstitch Definition

What's The Definition Of Backstitch?

backstitch in American English
a stitch made by doubling the thread back on part of the previous stitch
to sew by backstitch
to sew with backstitches
noun: stitching or a stitch in which the thread is doubled back on the preceding stitch

backstitch in British English
noun: a strong sewing stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle or beginning of the preceding one
verb: to sew using this stitch

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