chain stitch
- noun
- /tʃeɪn stɪtʃ/
- Specialized
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punto de cadena
- The point of the iron digs over and over into the name embroidered in raised red chain stitch on the pocket.
Examples
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She used a chain stitch to create beautiful patterns on the quilt.
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The artist chose a chain stitch for its decorative effect in the embroidery project.
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And you finished the edge with a chain-stitch.
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To enhance the design, he finished the border with a chain stitch that added texture.
Synonyms
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2.3
A single loop of thread made when sewing or knitting
A single pass of thread through cloth to hold pieces of cloth together
How Complex
- Jargon
- Specialized
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3.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a stitch that forms a chain-like pattern by looping thread' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'chain' (a series of linked items) with 'stitch' (a sewn or knitted loop). This noun‑noun compound follows standard English compositional patterns and is common in craft terminology, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Chain stitch comes from sewing where the thread makes connected loops that look like a chain, because each stitch is passed through the previous loop. So, the name shows it is a 'stitch' that makes a chain-like pattern on fabric.