backstitches

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A form of backstitch — A type of sewing stitch where the stitch goes backwards on the top side of the fabric and doubles forward on the bottom, coming out farther in front, then repeats. The backstitch is a very tight and secure stitch, and also looks very neat.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of backstitch
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of backstitch
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APA

backstitches. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/backstitches

MLA

“backstitches.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/backstitches. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “backstitches,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/backstitches.

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