gobble-stitch
Definition
Noun: A type of stitch in sewing or embroidery characterized by being done quickly or in a hasty manner, often resulting in a rough or uneven appearance. The term "gobble-stitch" specifically refers to a stitch made in a hurried fashion, as if "gobbling" the fabric together.
Usage Examples
- (A quick, rough stitch used to complete the task hastily.)
- (A stitch that reveals a lack of care or precision.)
Advanced Usage
- "to do a gobble-stitch": To sew something quickly and carelessly.
- He did a gobble-stitch on the torn pocket just to hold it together. (He sewed it hastily for temporary repair.)
Variants and Related Words
- Gobble-stitched (adj): Describes something sewn with a gobble-stitch.
- The gobble-stitched seam was visible and uneven. (The seam made with a hasty stitch was noticeable.)
Synonyms
- Hasty stitch: a stitch done quickly without attention to detail.
- Rough stitch: a stitch that is not fine or neat.
Related Idioms
- Gobble up the fabric: To sew very quickly, as if consuming the material.
- She gobbled up the fabric with a gobble-stitch. (She sewed the fabric rapidly and carelessly.)