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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