Associations to the word «Backstitch»

Wiktionary

BACKSTITCH, noun. (sewing) A type of sewing stitch where the stitch goes backwards on the top side of the fabric and doubles forward on the bottom, coming out farther in front, then repeats. The backstitch is a very tight and secure stitch, and also looks very neat.
BACKSTITCH, verb. To sew with a backstitch.

Dictionary definition

BACKSTITCH, noun. An overlapping stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding one.
BACKSTITCH, verb. Do backstitches.

Wise words

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