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a sewing-machine stitch in which two threads are locked together at small intervals.[1860-65]
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Lock stitch — Stitch Stitch, n. [OE. stiche, AS. stice a pricking, akin to stician to prick. See {Stick}, v. i.] 1. A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made. [1913 Webster] 2. A single turn of the thread round a needle in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lock stitch — A peculiar sort of stitch formed by the locking of two threads together, as in the work done by some sewing machines. See {Stitch}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lock stitch — lock′ stitch or lock′stitch n. clo a sewing machine stitch in which two threads are locked together at small intervals • Etymology: 1860–65 … From formal English to slang
lock stitch — n. the typical sewing machine stitch formed by the interlocking of two threads … English World dictionary
lock stitch — a sewing machine stitch in which two threads are locked together at small intervals. [1860 65] * * * lock stitch, a sewing machine stitch in which two threads are fastened together at short intervals … Useful english dictionary
lock stitch — noun a stitch made by a sewing machine by firmly linking together two threads or stitches … English new terms dictionary
Lock-stitch — Холостой стежок … Краткий толковый словарь по полиграфии
Stitch — may refer to:A method of securing thread into textiles in embroidery and sewing or creating fabrics in knitting and crochet. It may also be a method of medical care to close wounds known as sutures or stitches.: There are many types of stitches,… … Wikipedia
Stitch — Stitch, n. [OE. stiche, AS. stice a pricking, akin to stician to prick. See {Stick}, v. i.] 1. A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made. [1913 Webster] 2. A single turn of the thread round a needle in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Stitch (disambiguation) — Stitch may refer to:In embroidery and sewing: a method of securing thread into textiles. There are many types of stitches, including:*Chain stitch *Cross stitch *Embroidery stitch *Lock stitchOther meanings:* Side stitch, an intense stabbing pain … Wikipedia
