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backstitch

/ˈbækˌstɪt͡ʃ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.28 in modern English

Syllables
back-stitch
IPA
/ˈbækˌstɪt͡ʃ/
23
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

verb

To sew with a backstitch.

Etymology

From back + stitch.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbækˌstɪt͡ʃ/

Inflected Forms

backstitches (plural) backstitches (present, singular) backstitching (participle, present) backstitched (participle, past) backstitched (past)

Phrases

stem stitch

Frequently Paired Words

stem stitch

Questions

How do you pronounce backstitch?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbækˌstɪt͡ʃ/.
What does backstitch mean?
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.
Where does backstitch come from?
From back + stitch.

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