Meaning Of The Word Whipstitch

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Whipstitch Meaning

Whipstitch Definition
Whipstitch Definition

What's The Definition Of Whipstitch?

whipstitch in American English
a stitch made in this way
to overcast or whip
noun: one such stitch
transitive verb: to sew with stitches passing over an edge, in joining, finishing, or gathering

whipstitch in British English
noun: a sewing stitch passing over an edge
verb: to sew (an edge) using whipstitch; overcast

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