running stitch

running stitch

noun
a sewing stitch made by passing the needle in and out repeatedly with short, even stitches.

Origin:
1840–50
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Running stitch is always a great word to know.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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running stitch
 
n
Sometimes called: gathering stitch a simple form of hand stitching, consisting of small stitches that look the same on both sides of the fabric, usually used for gathering

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