overlock

English

/ˈəʊvəˌlɒk/

noun
Definitions
  • (sewing) A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.

Etymology

Prefix from English lock (tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair).

Origin

English

lock

Gloss

tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair

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