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satin stitch

noun

Definition of SATIN STITCH

:  an embroidery stitch worked in parallel lines so closely and evenly as to resemble satin
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Illustration of SATIN STITCH

First Known Use of SATIN STITCH

1664

Rhymes with SATIN STITCH

bait and switch, blanket stitch, concert pitch, czarevitch, featherstitch, fever pitch, microswitch, perfect pitch, rolling hitch, running stitch, swimmer's itch, timber hitch, toggle switch, water witch

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