Definitions for: Backstitch


[n] overlapping stitch made by starting next stitch at middle of preceding one
[v] do backstitches



Webster (1913) Definition: Back"stitch`, n. [Back, adv. + stitch.]
A stitch made by setting the needle back of the end of the
last stitch, and bringing it out in front of the end.


Back"stitch`, v. i.
To sew with backstitches; as, to backstitch a seam.

See Also: run up, sew, sew together, stitch, stitch

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