whipstitch
/'wipstit /
Definition
- Noun:
- A sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally: A whipstitch is a simple, overcast stitch used in sewing to join two pieces of fabric or to finish a raw edge, preventing it from fraying. The stitch wraps diagonally over the fabric's edge.
Usage
- The noun "whipstitch" is used to describe the specific stitch itself or the technique of making it.
- It is a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
- Noun:
- She used a whipstitch to neatly finish the hem of the blanket.
- A few small whipstitches were enough to close the seam securely.
Advanced Usage
- "To whipstitch" (verb, derived usage): While primarily a noun, "whipstitch" can be used as a verb meaning to sew using this stitch.
- You need to whipstitch the edges of this felt piece to prevent unraveling.
Variants and Related Words
- Whipstitching (n/gerund): The action or result of sewing with a whipstitch.
- The neat whipstitching gave the project a professional look.
- Overcast stitch (n): A synonym for whipstitch, often used in sewing terminology.
- Slip stitch (n): A different, often flatter, hand-sewing stitch used for hems; not a direct synonym but a related technique.
Synonyms
- Overcast stitch: A stitch that wraps over an edge.
- Overhand stitch: Another term for a similar diagonal edge stitch.
Related Phrases
- To sew a whipstitch: The standard phrase for performing the action.
- The instructions said to sew a whipstitch along the raw edge.
Noun
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a sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally
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