bar tack

bar tack

noun
a close series of stitches crossing a piece of cloth, as in an article of clothing, in order to reinforce it at a point of concentrated strain.

Origin:
1950–55

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bar-tack

[bahr-tak]
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
to sew or reinforce with bar tack.

Origin:
1950–55
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