backstitch

/ˈbækˌstɪt͡ʃ/

Etymology

From back + stitch.

backstitch means A type of sewing stitch where the stitch goes backwards on the top side of the fabric and doubles forward on the bottom, coming out farther in front, then repeats. The backstitch is a very tight and secure stitch, and also looks very neat. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.

backstitch is pronounced /ˈbækˌstɪt͡ʃ/.

noun

A type of sewing stitch where the stitch goes backwards on the top side of the fabric and doubles forward on the bottom, coming out farther in front, then repeats. The backstitch is a very tight and secure stitch, and also looks very neat.

verb

To sew with a backstitch.