Definitions for backstitchˈbækˌstɪtʃ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
back•stitchˈbækˌstɪtʃ(n.)
stitching or a stitch in which the thread is doubled back on the preceding stitch.
Category: Clothing
(v.i.)to sew by backstitch.
Category: Clothing
Origin of backstitch:
1605–15
Princeton's WordNet
backstitch(verb)
an overlapping stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding one
backstitch(verb)
do backstitches
Wiktionary
backstitch(Noun)
A type of sewing stitch where the stitch goes backwards on the top side of the fabric and doubles forward on the bottom, coming out farther in front, then repeats. The backstitch is a very tight and secure stitch, and also looks very neat.
backstitch(Verb)
To sew with a backstitch.
Webster Dictionary
Backstitch(noun)
a stitch made by setting the needle back of the end of the last stitch, and bringing it out in front of the end
Backstitch(verb)
to sew with backstitches; as, to backstitch a seam
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