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Meaning of buttonhole stitch

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

buttonhole

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. A hole through which a button is pushed to secure a garment or some part of one.

  2. A flower worn in a buttonhole for decoration.

    Synonyms:boutonniere

  3. A small slot-like cut or incision, made for example by an accident with the scalpel.

verb

Definitions

  1. To detain (a person) in conversation against their will.

    Synonyms:accostwaylay
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/buttonhole

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buttonhookbuttonholerknopfell stitchstitchhemstitchchain stitchpick stitch