Definitions for overlock
over·lock

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. overlocknoun

   A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.

WikidataRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Overlock

   An overlock stitch sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming. Usually an overlock sewing machine will cut the edges of the cloth as they are fed through, though some are made without cutters. The inclusion of automated cutters allows overlock machines to create finished seams easily and quickly. An overlock sewing machine differs from a lockstitch sewing machine in that it uses loopers fed by multiple thread cones rather than a bobbin. Loopers serve to create thread loops that pass from the needle thread to the edges of the fabric so that the edges of the fabric are contained within the seam. Overlock sewing machines usually run at high speeds, from 1000 to 9000 rpm, and most are used in industry for edging, hemming and seaming a variety of fabrics and products. Overlock stitches are extremely versatile, as they can be used for decoration, reinforcement, or construction. Overlocking is also referred to as “overedging”, “merrowing” or “serging”. Though “serging” technically refers to overlocking with cutters, in practice the four terms are used interchangeably.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Overlock

   ō-vėr-lok′, v.t. to make the bolt of a lock go too far.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. OVERLOCK

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Overlock is ranked #44270 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Overlock surname appeared 486 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Overlock.
   
   95.6% or 465 total occurrences were White.
   2.4% or 12 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.2% or 6 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

How to pronounce overlock?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say overlock in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of overlock in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of overlock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of overlock in a Sentence

1. Vishaal Melwani:

   My friends would go to a baseball game with their dad. [And I’d say] well, my dad is teaching me how to do an overlock seam tonight.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Overlock
2. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=overlock
3. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=overlock
4. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html