buttonhole stitch

/ˌbʌtnˈhoʊl stɪtʃ/
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Other forms: buttonhole stitches

Definitions of buttonhole stitch
  1. noun
    a reinforcing looped stitch for edges, as around a buttonhole
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    type of:
    embroidery stitch, sewing stitch
    a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
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