topstitch
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Etymology edit
Noun edit
topstitch (usually uncountable, plural topstitches)
- (sewing, uncountable) A sewing technique, most often used on garment edges such as necklines and hems, where it helps facings to stay in place and gives a crisp edge.
- (countable) An individual stitch of this kind.
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Verb edit
topstitch (third-person singular simple present topstitches, present participle topstitching, simple past and past participle topstitched)
- (transitive) To stitch in this fashion.