backstitch

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.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa un tipo de puntada de costura y bordado en la que cada punto comienza en el medio del anterior, formando una línea continua y firme.

1. Sewing stitch B2 formal

   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.

   • 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.

   🇪🇸Pespunte

• backstitches plural form
• backstitches' possessive plural form
• backstitch's possessive singular form

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

• 🇪🇸Verbo usado en costura y bordado para indicar la acción de coser hacia atrás sobre la puntada anterior, formando una línea continua y resistente.

1. Sewing technique B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇪🇸Pespunte (técnica de costura)

• backstitched past participle
• backstitched past simple
• backstitching present participle
• backstitches third person singular