Canadian English Meaning of hemstitch

hemstitch

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Definitions and Meaning of hemstitch in English

Wordnet

hemstitch (n)

a stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups

embroidery similar to drawnwork

Wordnet

hemstitch (v)

sew with hemstitches

Webster

hemstitch (v. t.)

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.

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hemstitch

a stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups, embroidery similar to drawnwork, sew with hemstitchesTo ornament

crewel,cross-stitch,Fagoting,Needlepoint,Smocking,embroidery,Fagoting,needlecraft,fancywork

No antonyms found.

hemselven => himself, hemself => himself, hempy => Hemp, hempen necktie => Hemp necktie, hempen => hempen,