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topstitch en · NOUN

Etymology

From top + stitch.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable, usually) A sewing technique, most often used on garment edges such as necklines and hems, where it helps facings to stay in place and gives a crisp edge.
  2. (countable, usually) An individual stitch of this kind.

Forms

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topstitches Number=Plur lexicographic

Deriveds

topstitching

topstitch en · VERB

Etymology

From top + stitch.

Meanings

  1. (transitive) To stitch in this fashion.

Forms

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topstitched Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
topstitched Tense=Past lexicographic
topstitches Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
topstitching Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic