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top·stitch

 (tŏp′stĭch′)
tr.v. top·stitched, top·stitch·ing, top·stitch·es
To sew a row of stitching close to the seam or edge of (a garment) on the outer side of the fabric.
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topstitch

(ˈtɒpstɪtʃ)
n
(Knitting & Sewing) a sewing stitch used to secure and decorate the edges of garments
vb (tr)
(Knitting & Sewing) to stitch (something) using topstitch
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top•stitch

(ˈtɒpˌstɪtʃ)

v.t.
1. to sew a line of stitches on the face side of (a garment or the like) alongside a seam.
n.
2. a line of such stitches.
[1945–50]
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