lock stitch

American  

noun

1. a sewing-machine stitch in which two threads are locked together at small intervals.

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lock stitch British  

noun

1. a sewing-machine stitch in which the top thread interlocks with the bobbin thread

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Etymology

Origin of lock stitch

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Unfortunately, it also relied on various other innovations which had already been patented by other inventors - such as the grooved, eye-pointed needle, to make a lock stitch, and the mechanism for feeding the cloth.

From BBC

The two chief types of machines are the lock stitch, using double thread, and the chain or loop stitch, using a single thread.

From Project Gutenberg

Has the under-feed, makes the "lock stitch" alike on both sides, and is fully licensed.

From Project Gutenberg

In one the core is made from a double strand of strong lock stitch twine, over which is placed a linen braid.

From Project Gutenberg

Beginning at the right, the different elements shown are, in the order named, a strand of lock stitch twine, a linen braiding, into the strands of which are intermingled tinsel strands, the inner spiral steel wrapping, a braiding of tussah silk, a linen braiding, a loose tinsel braiding, the outer conductor of round spiral steel, a cotton braid, and an outside linen or polished cotton braid.

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