whipping
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- noun
- /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
- Specialized
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- He carefully applied a whipping stitch along the edges of the quilt to ensure it would last for years.
Examples
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On the floor is an aerosol can of whipping cream.
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A powdered form of whipping cream is available from Blue Bird that I can get hold of.
Blog text (2) -
Real whipping cream on top of the berries.
Fiction book (2000) -
Once a week, she'd leave for home early and stop for a can of whipping cream and powdered chocolate at the market.
Fiction book (2002) -
In contrast, a pint carton of whipping cream is 46 cents higher at $2.21.
Blog text (13) -
Then in silk thread, I worked a buttonhole stitch around each buttonhole, covering those whip stitches and the raw edges.
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The tailor used a whipping stitch to finish the edge of the fabric and prevent it from fraying.
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To make the seams durable, she decided to add a whipping stitch to the hem of the dress.
Synonyms
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A simple sewing stitch that joins or finishes fabric edges
A way of sewing that joins and finishes fabric edges by passing the needle at an angle over the edge
A long stitch sewn over a fabric edge to stop it from coming apart
A long stitch you sew over a fabric edge to stop it from coming apart
A sewing stitch made by passing the needle and thread over the cloth edge to join or finish it
A small stitch that holds the folded edge of a skirt or dress so it looks neat
A row of small sewn loops that finish and strengthen fabric edges around buttonholes
A strong decorative stitch for the edge of thick fabric to stop fraying
Compounds
- Offensive
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A post where people are tied and others whip them in public as punishment
A dairy product with medium fat that you can beat until light and fluffy and is lighter than heavy cream
How Secure
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Whipping for a sewing stitch comes from the idea of wrapping thread quickly around an edge, linked to the verb whip meaning 'to move quickly' or 'to wrap'. So a sewing whipping is a set of stitches that 'wrap' the edge to stop the fabric from fraying.