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chain stitch Definition

chain stitch

noun

an ornamental stitch in which the loops are connected in a chainlike way, as in crocheting

chain stitch Related Forms
chain′·-stitch′ transitive verb
chain stitch Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: Tambour is a French word meaning ' drum ' The tambour method uses a hooked needle to make a continuous chain stitch.

Adjective modifier

  • continuous: Tambour is a French word meaning ' drum ' The tambour method uses a hooked needle to make a continuous chain stitch.