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1hemstitch
verb hem·stitch \ˈhem-ˌstich\
Definition of HEMSTITCH
transitive verb
: to decorate (as a border) with hemstitch
— hem·stitch·er noun
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First Known Use of HEMSTITCH
1839
Rhymes with HEMSTITCH
2hemstitch
noun
Definition of HEMSTITCH
1
: decorative needlework similar to drawnwork that is used especially on or next to the stitching line of hems
2
: a stitch used in hemstitching
Illustration of HEMSTITCH
First Known Use of HEMSTITCH
1853
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