About The Word Hemstitch

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Hemstitch to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Hemstitch definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Hemstitch

Hemstitch Meaning & Definition
Hemstitch Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Hemstitch?

[n] embroidery similar to drawnwork
[n] stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups
[v] sew with hemstitches; "hemstitch a sleeve"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Hemstitch: hemstitching

Related Terms | Find terms related to Hemstitch:

See Also | embroidery | fancywork | run up | sew | sew together | stitch | stitch

Hemstitch In Webster's Dictionary

\Hem"stitch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Hemstitched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Hemstitching}.] [Hem + stitch.] To ornament at the head of a broad hem by drawing out a few parallel threads, and fastening the cross threads in successive small clusters; as, to hemstitch a handkerchief.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Ajuga ‐ bugle
  • Agriculture secretary ‐ the position of the head of the Department of Agriculture; "the…
  • Tonic ‐ a medicine that strengthens and invigorates [n] (music) the first…
  • Donjon ‐ the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle…
  • Instrument of punishment ‐ an instrument designed and used to punish a…
  • Rife with(p) ‐ abundantly filled; "garden abounding with flowers"; "rich in…
  • Broadcast area ‐ the area over which a radio or tv transmission can…
  • Shrug off ‐ minimize the importance of, brush aside; "Jane shrugged off the…
  • Nominee ‐ a politician who is running for…
  • Percept ‐ the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the…