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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [feth -er-stich]
- /ˈfɛð ərˌstɪtʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [feth -er-stich]
- /ˈfɛð ərˌstɪtʃ/
Definitions of featherstitch word
- noun featherstitch an embroidery stitch producing work in which a succession of branches extend alternately on each side of a central stem. 1
- verb with object featherstitch to ornament by featherstitch. 1
- noun featherstitch Ornamental zigzag sewing. 1
- noun featherstitch a zigzag embroidery stitch 0
- verb featherstitch to decorate (cloth) with featherstitch 0
- noun featherstitch an embroidery stitch forming a zigzag line 0
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Origin of featherstitch
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; feather + stitch
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Parts of speech for Featherstitch
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
featherstitch popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
featherstitch usage trend in Literature
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