Definition of whipstitch in English:
whipstitch
nounˈwɪpstɪtʃˈ(h)wɪpˌstɪtʃ
An overcast stitch.
Example sentencesExamples
- Secure the facing to the twill tape with small, close whipstitches.
- Using a simple whipstitch, and catching just the centers or the hidden layers of the ribbon, stitch the ribbon flowers over the green leaf trim at the lace upper edge.
- A whipstitch of alternating 2-and 4mm bites was applied to each edge of the tendon.
verbˈwɪpstɪtʃˈ(h)wɪpˌstɪtʃ
[with object]Sew (something) with overcast stitches.
Example sentencesExamples
- Cross the tape ends under the hook, then pin and whipstitch them to the garment.
Definition of whipstitch in US English:
whipstitch
nounˈ(h)wipˌstiCHˈ(h)wɪpˌstɪtʃ
An overcast stitch.
Example sentencesExamples
- Secure the facing to the twill tape with small, close whipstitches.
- Using a simple whipstitch, and catching just the centers or the hidden layers of the ribbon, stitch the ribbon flowers over the green leaf trim at the lace upper edge.
- A whipstitch of alternating 2-and 4mm bites was applied to each edge of the tendon.
verbˈ(h)wipˌstiCHˈ(h)wɪpˌstɪtʃ
[with object]Sew (something) with whipstitches.
Example sentencesExamples
- Cross the tape ends under the hook, then pin and whipstitch them to the garment.