noun
whipstitch
Whipstitch (noun) means a stitch sewn at a slant across an edge to hold it together.
noun
1
A stitch sewn at a slant across an edge to hold it together.
2
Something put together quickly and without much care, such as a piece of writing.
3
A brief amount, especially a very short period of time; a moment.
4
A method of ploughing only part of the soil, turning it over unevenly.
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Etymology
Formed from whip and stitch.
Synonyms
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whipstitching
whipping
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What is the meaning of whipstitch?
"whipstitch" (noun) means a stitch sewn at a slant across an edge to hold it together.
What is another word for whipstitch?
Other words for "whipstitch" include whipstitching, whipping.
What are the different meanings of whipstitch?
"whipstitch" has 3 main meanings: 1. A stitch sewn at a slant across an edge to hold it together; 2. Something put together quickly and without much care, such as a piece of writing; 3. A brief amount, especially a very short period of time; a moment.
