Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

overlock

/ˈəʊvəˌlɒk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.32 in modern English

Syllables
over-lock
IPA
/ˈəʊvəˌlɒk/
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.

verb

To stitch in this manner.

verb

To make the bolt of a lock go too far.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From over- + lock.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈəʊvəˌlɒk/

Usage

Inflected Forms

overlocks (plural) overlocks (present, singular) overlocking (participle, present) overlocked (participle, past) overlocked (past)

Derived Forms

overlocker

Synonyms

merrow overedge serge

Questions

How do you pronounce overlock?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈəʊvəˌlɒk/.
What does overlock mean?
A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.
Where does overlock come from?
From over- + lock.

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