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backstitch

/ˈbæk.stɪtʃ/

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noun

/ˈbæk.stɪtʃ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип перекрывающегося стежка, используемого в шитье и вышивке, где каждый стежок начинается в середине предыдущего.

A noun referring to a type of overlapping stitch used in sewing and embroidery, where each stitch begins at the midpoint of the previous one.

  1. B2formal

    A type of sewing stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding one, creating a continuous line of overlapping stitches.

    ruШов «назад иголку»

    • She used a backstitch to sew the seam of the dress.
    • The embroidery pattern required a neat backstitch for outlining.
    • He learned how to do a backstitch in his sewing class.
Forms
  • backstitches plural form
  • backstitches' possessive plural form
  • backstitch's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈbæk.stɪtʃ/C1formalart
  • ruГлагол, используемый в шитье и вышивке для обозначения действия по наложению стежка назад поверх предыдущего стежка для создания прочной непрерывной линии.

A verb used in sewing and embroidery to indicate the act of stitching backward over a previous stitch to create a strong, continuous line.

  1. Sewing techniqueB2formal

    To sew using a stitch that overlaps the previous one by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding stitch.

    ruШить швом «назад иголку»

    • She learned to backstitch the seams for extra durability.
    • The tailor backstitched the hem to prevent fraying.
    • You should backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam for strength.
Forms
  • backstitched past participle
  • backstitched past simple
  • backstitching present participle
  • backstitches third person singular