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OVERLOCK
Etymology
Noun
overlock (plural overlocks)
(sewing) A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.
Verb
overlock (third-person singular simple present overlocks, present participle overlocking, simple past and past participle overlocked)
(sewing) To stitch in this manner.
(transitive) To make the bolt of a lock go too far.
Synonyms
• merrow
• overedge
• serge
Source: Wiktionary
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