backstitch en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈbækˌstɪt͡ʃ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From back + stitch.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| backstitches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (9)
pl stębnówka (backstitch) · ga fuáil thar droim (backstitch) · es pespunte (backstitch) · it punto indietro (backstitch) · pl ścieg stębnowy (backstitch) · ga greim cúil (backstitch) · ga fuáil chúil (backstitch) · ga cúlghreim (backstitch) · fi tikkipisto (backstitch)