overlockadj.

Brit.

/ˈəʊvəlɒk/, U.S.

/ˈoʊvərˌlɑk/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: over- prefix, lock v.¹

Etymology: < over- prefix + lock v.¹ Compare overlocking n., earlier overlocked adj., and later overlock v.

That strengthens cloth edges by overlocking; (also) = overlocked adj.

ΚΠ

1921 Dict. Occup. Terms (1927) §419 Power-driven overlock machine,..joining them together..with an overlock stitch.

1956 J. W. Oliver Hist. Amer. Technol. xxvii. 395 The overlock machine was capable of trimming, sewing, and ‘overedging’ the cloth in one operation.

1981 Jrnl. Operational Res. Soc. 32 372 Overlock gussets. A double gusset was sewn to the front and to the back in two separate operations on an overlock machine.

1988 Miss B Summer 33/2 Hem allowances with large zigzag stitches or overlock stitches.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

overlockv.

(in sense 1)Brit.

/ˌəʊvəˈlɒk/, U.S.

/ˌoʊvərˈlɑk/ (in sense 3)Brit.

/ˈəʊvəlɒk/, U.S.

/ˈoʊvərˌlɑk/

Forms: see over- prefix and lock v.¹

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: over- prefix, lock v.¹

Etymology: < over- prefix + lock v.¹ With sense 3 compare earlier overlock adj., overlocked adj., overlocker n., overlocking n.

1. transitive. To interlock or intertwine above; to overlap and interlock. rare.

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > relative position > intertwining or interweaving > intertwine or interweave [verb (transitive)] > intertwine above

overlock1632

1632 W. Lithgow Totall Disc. Trav. ix. 415 I found the..Vines ouer locking the trees.

1933 Hesperia 2 549 At its south end a later terrace-wall of rough limestone overlocks it.

†2. transitive. To turn (the bolt of a lock) beyond the normal or first locking point. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

society > occupation and work > industry > working with tools or equipment > fastening > fasten [verb (transitive)] > with lock > overlock

overlock1877

1877 Globe Encycl. IV. 123/1 This is instantly disclosed on an application of the proper key, and by simply turning the key as if to overlock the bolt, the tumbler comes into play again.

1882 Encycl. Brit. XIV. 746/2 The way to open it then is to turn the key the other way, as if to overlock the bolt.

3. transitive. To strengthen and prevent fraying of (an edge of cloth) by oversewing. Also intransitive.

ΘΚΠ

the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile manufacture > manufacture textile fabric or that which consists of > sewing or ornamenting textile fabric > sew or ornament textile fabric [verb (transitive)] > sew > oversew

whip1548

whip-stitch1592

overcast1706

overhand1861

oversew1864

overseam1872

to sew overhand1895

overlock1987

1987 Workbox Spring–Summer 27/3 (advt.) This..sewing machine attachment enables you to overlock..with a straight stitch machine.

1992 Machine Knitting Monthly (BNC) Sept. 12 After sewing the neck shape I either overlock the shoulders or pick up the stitches on a darning needle using the same colour yarn.

2001 Textile World (Nexis) Apr. The quality of the finished flatsheet is also better since all four sides are hemmed all over the ruffle and not overlocked on the ends.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	overlock
释义	overlockadj. Brit. /ˈəʊvəlɒk/, U.S. /ˈoʊvərˌlɑk/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: over- prefix, lock v.¹ Etymology: < over- prefix + lock v.¹ Compare overlocking n., earlier overlocked adj., and later overlock v. That strengthens cloth edges by overlocking; (also) = overlocked adj. ΚΠ 1921 Dict. Occup. Terms (1927) §419 Power-driven overlock machine,..joining them together..with an overlock stitch. 1956 J. W. Oliver Hist. Amer. Technol. xxvii. 395 The overlock machine was capable of trimming, sewing, and ‘overedging’ the cloth in one operation. 1981 Jrnl. Operational Res. Soc. 32 372 Overlock gussets. A double gusset was sewn to the front and to the back in two separate operations on an overlock machine. 1988 Miss B Summer 33/2 Hem allowances with large zigzag stitches or overlock stitches. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). overlockv. (in sense 1)Brit. /ˌəʊvəˈlɒk/, U.S. /ˌoʊvərˈlɑk/ (in sense 3)Brit. /ˈəʊvəlɒk/, U.S. /ˈoʊvərˌlɑk/ Forms: see over- prefix and lock v.¹ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: over- prefix, lock v.¹ Etymology: < over- prefix + lock v.¹ With sense 3 compare earlier overlock adj., overlocked adj., overlocker n., overlocking n. 1. transitive. To interlock or intertwine above; to overlap and interlock. rare. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > intertwining or interweaving > intertwine or interweave [verb (transitive)] > intertwine above overlock1632 1632 W. Lithgow Totall Disc. Trav. ix. 415 I found the..Vines ouer locking the trees. 1933 Hesperia 2 549 At its south end a later terrace-wall of rough limestone overlocks it. †2. transitive. To turn (the bolt of a lock) beyond the normal or first locking point. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > industry > working with tools or equipment > fastening > fasten [verb (transitive)] > with lock > overlock overlock1877 1877 Globe Encycl. IV. 123/1 This is instantly disclosed on an application of the proper key, and by simply turning the key as if to overlock the bolt, the tumbler comes into play again. 1882 Encycl. Brit. XIV. 746/2 The way to open it then is to turn the key the other way, as if to overlock the bolt. 3. transitive. To strengthen and prevent fraying of (an edge of cloth) by oversewing. Also intransitive. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile manufacture > manufacture textile fabric or that which consists of > sewing or ornamenting textile fabric > sew or ornament textile fabric [verb (transitive)] > sew > oversew whip1548 whip-stitch1592 overcast1706 overhand1861 oversew1864 overseam1872 to sew overhand1895 overlock1987 1987 Workbox Spring–Summer 27/3 (advt.) This..sewing machine attachment enables you to overlock..with a straight stitch machine. 1992 Machine Knitting Monthly (BNC) Sept. 12 After sewing the neck shape I either overlock the shoulders or pick up the stitches on a darning needle using the same colour yarn. 2001 Textile World (Nexis) Apr. The quality of the finished flatsheet is also better since all four sides are hemmed all over the ruffle and not overlocked on the ends. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1921v.1632
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