machine stitch

/məˌʃin stɪtʃ/
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Other forms: machine stitches

Definitions of machine stitch
  1. noun
    a sewing stitch made by a sewing machine, sometimes using more than one thread
    synonyms: sewing-machine stitch
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    types:
    lockstitch
    machine stitch in which the top thread interlocks with the bobbin thread
    type of:
    embroidery stitch, sewing stitch
    a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
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