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noun
A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, manufacturing, sewing, textiles
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
To stitch in this manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, manufacturing, sewing, textiles
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verb
To make the bolt of a lock go too far.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
From over- + lock.
