chain stitch en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A stitch like the links of a chain, used in crocheting.
- (countable, uncountable) An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain, used in sewing and embroidery.
- (countable, qualifier:machine sewing, uncountable) A stitch in which the looping of the thread or threads forms a chain on the underside of the work; the loop stitch, as distinguished from the lock stitch.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chain stitches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
da luftmaske (crochet stitch) · nl losse (crochet stitch) · fr maille en l’air (crochet stitch) · nl kettingsteek (crochet stitch) · fi ketjusilmukka (crochet stitch)