Meaning Of The Word Oversew

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What's The Definition Of Oversew?

oversew in American English
to sew together (two pieces of material) by passing small, close stitches over their coinciding edges; sew overhand
transitive verb: to sew with stitches passing successively over an edge, esp. closely, so as to cover the edge or make a firm seam

oversew in British English
verb: to sew (two edges) with close stitches that pass over them both

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