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lock stitch
noun
- a sewing-machine stitch in which two threads are locked together at small intervals.
lock stitch
noun
- a sewing-machine stitch in which the top thread interlocks with the bobbin thread
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of lock stitch1
Example Sentences
Unfortunately, it also relied on various other innovations which had already been patented by other inventors - such as the grooved, eye-pointed needle, to make a lock stitch, and the mechanism for feeding the cloth.
The two chief types of machines are the lock stitch, using double thread, and the chain or loop stitch, using a single thread.
Has the under-feed, makes the "lock stitch" alike on both sides, and is fully licensed.
In one the core is made from a double strand of strong lock stitch twine, over which is placed a linen braid.
Beginning at the right, the different elements shown are, in the order named, a strand of lock stitch twine, a linen braiding, into the strands of which are intermingled tinsel strands, the inner spiral steel wrapping, a braiding of tussah silk, a linen braiding, a loose tinsel braiding, the outer conductor of round spiral steel, a cotton braid, and an outside linen or polished cotton braid.
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