TOPSTITCH Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word topstitch. (close relations)
Definition of TOPSTITCH
topstitched
Best Alternative Words for TOPSTITCH
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baste | verbv | |||||||
noun • a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together verb • cover with liquid before cooking • strike violently and repeatedly • sew together loosely, with large stitches | ||||||||
embroider | verbv | |||||||
verb • decorate with needlework • add details to | ||||||||
fix | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • informal terms for a difficult situation • something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug • the act of putting something in working order again • an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear • a determination of the place where something is verb • restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken • cause to be firmly attached • decide upon or fix definitely • prepare for eating by applying heat • take vengeance on or get even • set or place definitely • kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study • make fixed, stable or stationary • make infertile • influence an event or its outcome by illegal means • put (something somewhere) firmly • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • to be about to do something | ||||||||
garment | nounn | |||||||
noun • an article of clothing verb • provide with clothes or put clothes on | ||||||||
hem | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down • the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. verb • fold over and sew together to provide with a hem • utter `hem' or `ahem' | ||||||||
mend | verbv | |||||||
noun • sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) • the act of putting something in working order again verb • restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken • heal or recover | ||||||||
needle | nounn | |||||||
noun • the leaf of a conifer • a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument • a sharp pointed implement (usually steel) • a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record verb • annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism • prick with a needle | ||||||||
needlework | nounn | |||||||
noun • a creation created or assembled by needle and thread • work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle | ||||||||
repair | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of putting something in working order again • a formal way of referring to the condition of something • a frequently visited place verb • restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken • make amends for; pay compensation for • move, travel, or proceed toward some place • set straight or right • give new life or energy to | ||||||||
seam | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces • a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface • a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit verb • put together with a seam | ||||||||
sew | verbv | |||||||
verb • fasten by sewing; do needlework • create (clothes) with cloth | ||||||||
sewn | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • fastened with stitches | ||||||||
stitch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing • a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running verb • fasten by sewing; do needlework | ||||||||
tack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails • a short nail with a sharp point and a large head • gear for a horse • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind • (nautical) the act of changing tack • sailing a zigzag course verb • fasten with tacks • turn into the wind • create by putting components or members together • sew together loosely, with large stitches • fix to; attach • reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) | ||||||||
tailor | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person whose occupation is making and altering garments verb • adjust to a specific need or market • style and tailor in a certain fashion • create (clothes) with cloth | ||||||||
thread | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving • any long object resembling a thin line • the connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together • the raised helical rib going around a screw verb • to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course • pass a thread through • remove facial hair by tying a fine string around it and pulling at the string • pass through or into • thread on or as if on a string |