backstitch

About 0.04 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A type of sewing stitch where the stitch goes backwards on the top side of the fabric and doubles forward on the bottom, coming out farther in front, then repeats. The backstitch is a very tight and secure stitch, and also looks very neat.
2. verb To sew with a backstitch.

Similar words

blanket stitch bartack seam tacking bar tack stitch overlock binding backstay tucking

Often followed by

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Word family

backstitched backstitches backstitching