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Definition of: hemstitch
(hem′stich′) noun
The ornamental finishing of the inner edge of a hem, made by pulling out several threads adjoining it and drawing the cross-threads together in groups by successive stitches.
—v.t. To embroider with a hemstitch.
—hem′stitch′er noun
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