n. a decorative edging stitch usually for a hem in which the cross threads are stitched in groups; v. sew with the above stitch
She used a hemstitch on the edge of the dress.
She used a hemstitch on the edge of the dress.
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decorative stitch; edging stitch; sew
cut
2 syllables
hem-stitch
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