topstitch

top·stitch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [top-stich]
- /ˈtɒpˌstɪtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [top-stich]
- /ˈtɒpˌstɪtʃ/

Definitions of topstitch word

verb with object topstitch to sew a line of stitches on the face side of (a garment or the like) alongside a seam. 1
noun topstitch a line of such stitches. 1
noun topstitch visible stitching at seams 1
noun topstitch a sewing stitch used to secure and decorate the edges of garments 0
verb topstitch to stitch (something) using topstitch 0

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Origin of topstitch

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; top1 + stitch

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Parts of speech for Topstitch

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Topstitch

topstitch popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

topstitch usage trend in Literature

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