buttonhole stitch

but·ton·hole stitch

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Definitions of buttonhole stitch words

noun buttonhole stitch a reinforcing looped stitch for the edge of material, such as around a buttonhole 3
noun buttonhole stitch a closely worked loop stitch making a reinforced edge, as around a buttonhole 3
noun buttonhole stitch a looped stitch used to strengthen the edge of material and keep it from raveling, as around a buttonhole. 1

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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