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Etymology

1. hemstitch

verb. sew with hemstitches.

Etymology

  • hem (English)
  • hem (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stitch (English)
  • stiche (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. hemstitch

noun. embroidery similar to drawnwork.

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Etymology

  • hem (English)
  • hem (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stitch (English)
  • stiche (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. hemstitch

noun. a stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • hem (English)
  • hem (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stitch (English)
  • stiche (Middle English (1100-1500))

Sentences with hemstitch


1. Noun, singular or mass
Sew a bias tape using hemstitch to the underside of the shawl.