Definition of Backstitch

1. Verb. Do backstitches.

Generic synonyms: Run Up, Sew, Sew Together, Stitch

2. Noun. An overlapping stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding one.
Generic synonyms: Embroidery Stitch, Sewing Stitch

Definition of Backstitch

1. n. A stitch made by setting the needle back of the end of the last stitch, and bringing it out in front of the end.

2. v. t. To sew with backstitches; as, to backstitch a seam.

Definition of Backstitch

1. 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. ¹

2. Verb. To sew with a backstitch. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Backstitch

1. [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Backstitch

backstage
backstager
backstagers
backstages
backstair
backstamp
backstamped
backstamping
backstamps
backstay
backstays
backstepping
backster
backsters
backstitched
backstitches
backstitching
backstock
backstocks
backstop
backstopped
backstopping
backstops
backstories
backstory
backstrap
backstraps
backstreet

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