Word Study
hemstitch
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun hemstitch has 2 senses
- hemstitch(n = noun.artifact) hemstitching - a stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups; Array is a kind of embroidery stitch, sewing stitch
- hemstitch(n = noun.artifact) Array - embroidery similar to drawnwork; Array is a kind of embroidery, fancywork
Derived form verb hemstitch1
Derived form verb hemstitch1
Verb hemstitch has 1 sense
- hemstitch(v = verb.contact) Array - sew with hemstitches; "hemstitch a sleeve" is one way to run up, sew, sew together, stitch
Derived forms noun hemstitch2, noun hemstitch1, noun hemstitching1
Sample sentences:
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CIDE DICTIONARY
hemstitch, v. t. [Hem + stitch.].
To ornament at the head of a broad hem by drawing out a few parallel threads, and fastening the cross threads in successive small clusters; as, to hemstitch a handkerchief. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
hemstitch, n. & v.
--n. a decorative stitch used in sewing hems.
--v.tr. hem with this stitch.
--n. a decorative stitch used in sewing hems.
--v.tr. hem with this stitch.
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