chain stitch
noun
a kind of ornamental hand stitching in which each stitch forms a loop through the forward end of the next.
a basic crochet stitch in which yarn is pulled with the crochet hook through a loop on the hook to form a continuous strand of interlocking single loops.
a machine stitch forming a chain on the underside of the fabric.
Origin of chain stitch
First recorded in 1590–1600
Words nearby chain stitch
chain reflex,
chain rule,
chain saw,
chain shot,
chain smoker,
chain stitch,
chain store,
chain wheel,
chain-link,
chain-link fence,
chain-react
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British Dictionary definitions for chain stitch
chain stitch
noun
an ornamental looped embroidery stitch resembling the links of a chain
verb chain-stitch
to sew (something) with this stitch