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hemstitch |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Hemstitch \Hem"stitch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Hemstitched}; p. pr & vb n. {Hemstitching}.] [Hem + stitch.] To ornament at the head of a broad hem by drawing out a few parallel threads, and fastening the cross threads in successive small clusters; as to hemstitch a handkerchief. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: hemstitch n 1: parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups [syn: {hemstitching}] 2: similar to drawnwork v : sew with hemstitches; "hemstitch a sleeve"
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