hemstitch

Speech parts

1. hemstitch - Noun

2. hemstitch - Verb

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

hemstitching create doublet build grow enhance compose cultivate erect augment embroidery elevate excite cuff embellishment

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Hypernyms

stitch embroidery sew fancywork run up sewing stitch

Derivatives

hemstitched hemstitching

Examples

hemstitch a sleeve Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Hemshin Hemshinli Hemsley hemstitched hemstitcher hemstitching