WHIPSTITCH Synonyms

• cause to be firmly attached

• become fixed or fastened

• attach to

• make tight or tighter

• 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.

• fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

• utter `hem' or `ahem'

• sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

• the act of putting something in working order again

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• heal or recover

• fasten by sewing; do needlework

• create (clothes) with cloth

• 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

• fasten by sewing; do needlework

• 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

• 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)

• beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

• a sound defeat

• a sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally

• the act of overcoming or outdoing

• smart and fashionable

• a sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally