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chain stitch
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chain stitch
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun chain stitch has 2 senses
- chain stitch(n = noun.artifact) Array - the most basic of all crochet stitches made by pulling a loop of yarn through another loop; Array is a kind of crochet stitch
- chain stitch(n = noun.artifact) Array - a looped stitch resembling the links of a chain; used in embroidery and in sewing; Array has particulars: lazy daisy stitch
is a kind of embroidery stitch, sewing stitch
CIDE DICTIONARY
chain stitch,
- An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery. [1913 Webster]
- A stitch in which the looping of the thread or threads forms a chain on the under side of the work; the loop stitch, as distinguished from the lock stitch. See Stitch. [1913 Webster]
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