Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective sewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective sewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together)
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word oversewn.
Examples
-
His long hair was held back by a tubular weave of dull gold silk ribbons, and he wore a sheer tunic in palest russet oversewn with bands of velvet of a green so dark it was nearly black.
Tran Siberian Michael J. Solender 2010
-
His long hair was held back by a tubular weave of dull gold silk ribbons, and he wore a sheer tunic in palest russet oversewn with bands of velvet of a green so dark it was nearly black.
-
The color and the fabric didn't match, but it was at least blue, carefully oversewn around the edges to hold it in place against the well-loved plush.
The Warslayer Edghill, Rosemary 2002
-
The peacock-blue gown she wore was opulently oversewn with pearls.
Ship Of Destiny Hobb, Robin 2000
-
In a moment the demoness brought a shimmering peacock blue silk panty oversewn with a golden net.
The Color of Her Panties Anthony, Piers 1992
-
In a moment the demoness brought a shimmering peacock blue silk panty oversewn with a golden net.
The Color of Her Panties Anthony, Piers 1992
-
The horses themselves also wore protection of stiff - ened leather oversewn with metal links.
Merlin's Mirror Norton, Andre 1975
-
In patchwork of loosely-textured material each separate piece of stuff may be cut large, turned in at the edge, and oversewn on the wrong side.
Art in Needlework A Book about Embroidery Mary Buckle 1877
-
According to Patrick’s report, the packet enclosing the tea bag bore only one tear, that made by the Dean, and powerful microscopy hadn’t revealed oversewn stitch holes on the tea bag.
TOO MANY MURDERS Colleen McCullough 2009
-
The ceilings of both rooms were to be calico, and a dozen or so of seams were to be oversewn for that, the strips of matting were to be joined together and bound into squares, and after that a herculean task undertaken: the making of a huge mosquito-netted dining-room, large enough to enclose the table and chairs, so as to ensure our meals in comfort -- for the flies, like the poor, were to be with us always.
We of the Never-Never Jeannie Gunn 1915
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.