WHIPSTITCH


Meaning of WHIPSTITCH in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ transitive verb

Etymology: whip (I) + stitch, n.

1. : whip 5

2. : overcast 3a

II. noun

1. : a shallow overcasting stitch

2. : a small interval of time : instant , minute

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