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Define the word Backstitch

"Backstitch" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Backstitch \Back"stitch`\, n. [Back, adv. + stitch.]
   A stitch made by setting the needle back of the end of the
   last stitch, and bringing it out in front of the end.
   [1913 Webster]

"Backstitch" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Backstitch \Back"stitch`\, v. t.
   To sew with backstitches; as, to backstitch a seam.
   [1913 Webster]

"backstitch" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

backstitch
     n : overlapping stitch made by starting next stitch at middle of
         preceding one
     v : do backstitches