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oversewn

/ˌəʊ.vəˈsəʊn/

2 entries

adjective

/ˌəʊ.vəˈsəʊn/formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то, что было сшито стежками, проходящими через края, обычно используется в портновском деле или переплетном деле; в настоящее время редко используется вне исторического или технического контекста.

An archaic adjective describing something that has been sewn with stitches passing over the edges, typically used in tailoring or bookbinding; now rarely used outside of historical or technical contexts.

  1. Sewn with overhand stitchesC2formal

    Joined together using close vertical stitches that pass over and pull the two edges together.

    ruОбмётанный

    • The edges of the fabric were oversewn to prevent fraying.
    • She oversewn the two pieces of leather for a strong seam.
    • The tailor used an oversewn stitch to finish the hem neatly.
Forms
  • more oversewn comparative form
  • most oversewn superlative form

verb

oversew/ˌoʊ.vərˈsoʊ/C2formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий сшивать стежками, которые проходят через края ткани или материала, часто используется в портновском деле или переплетном деле.

A verb meaning to sew with stitches that pass over the edges of a fabric or material, often used in tailoring or bookbinding.

  1. Sew edges togetherC2formal

    To stitch two edges together using close, overcast stitches that pass over both edges to join them securely.

    ruОбмётывать

    • She learned to oversew the seams of the dress to prevent fraying.
    • The tailor carefully oversewed the two pieces of fabric.
    • To finish the hem, you need to oversew the edges by hand.

    Synonymsovercastwhipstitch

Forms
  • oversewed past participle
  • oversewn past participle
  • oversewed past simple
  • oversewing present participle
  • oversews third person singular