Hemstitch Definition
hĕmstĭch
hemstitches
noun
An ornamental stitch, used esp. at a hem, made by pulling out several parallel threads and tying the cross threads together into small, even bunches.
Webster's New World
Decorative needlework done with this stitch.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
To put a hemstitch or hemstitches (on)
Webster's New World
To ornament or embroider with hemstitches.
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