What is another word for whipstitching?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪpstɪt͡ʃɪŋ] (IPA)

Whipstitching, which is a type of simple and quick stitch that holds together two pieces of fabric or material has a number of synonyms. Some of these include overcasting, overhanding, crow stitching, overcasting stitch, crochet stitch and lacing stitch. Essentially, these all refer to the same style of stitch, but with slight variations in technique and application. Overcasting, in particular, refers to the overcast stitchwith an angled or slanting placement of loops. Crochet stitch refers to more of a looping or zig-zag type of stitch, while lacing stitch refers to a whipstitch used specifically for lacing shoes or garments. Regardless of the synonym one uses, whipstitching remains a reliable and efficient way to secure materials together.

What are the hypernyms for Whipstitching?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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