ALL meanings of backstitch
back·stitch
B b - noun backstitch a strong sewing stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle or beginning of the preceding one 3
- verb backstitch to sew using this stitch 3
- noun backstitch a stitch made by doubling the thread back on part of the previous stitch 3
- verb transitive backstitch to sew with backstitches 3
- noun backstitch Sewing with overlapping stitches. 1
- noun backstitch stitching or a stitch in which the thread is doubled back on the preceding stitch. 1
- noun backstitch (sewing) A type of sewing stitch where the stitch goes backwards on the top side of the fabric and doubles forward on the bottom, coming out farther in front, then repeats. The backstitch is a very tight and secure stitch, and also looks very neat. 0
- verb backstitch To sew with a backstitch. 0