chain stitch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cheyn stich]
- /tʃeɪn stɪtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cheyn stich]
- /tʃeɪn stɪtʃ/

Definitions of chain stitch words

noun chain stitch an ornamental looped embroidery stitch resembling the links of a chain 3
verb chain stitch to sew (something) with this stitch 3
verb chain stitch to sew something with a chain stitch 3
noun chain stitch an ornamental stitch in which the loops are connected in a chainlike way, as in crocheting 3
noun chain stitch a kind of ornamental hand stitching in which each stitch forms a loop through the forward end of the next. 1
noun chain stitch a basic crochet stitch in which yarn is pulled with the crochet hook through a loop on the hook to form a continuous strand of interlocking single loops. 1

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Origin of chain stitch

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600

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Parts of speech for Chain stitch

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Chain stitch

chain stitch popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

chain stitch usage trend in Literature

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