How Do You Spell LOCKSTITCH?

Pronunciation: [lˈɒkstɪt͡ʃ] (IPA)

Lockstitch is a commonly used term in the world of sewing, which refers to a type of stitching where the needle and bobbin threads interlock with one another. The word "lockstitch" is pronounced as 'lɒkstɪtʃ', and the IPA phonetic transcription helps explain the spelling of this word. The /l/ and /ɒ/ sounds represent the first syllable, while /k/ and /s/ produce the "ks" sound, followed by /t/ and /ɪ/ that keep the word flowing. The sound /tʃ/ represents the final syllable.

LOCKSTITCH Meaning and Definition

  1. A lockstitch refers to a specific type of stitch formed by a sewing machine, producing a secure, neat, and uniform seam. It is widely used in various textile industries and can be found in sewing garments, upholstery, and even leather goods. The lockstitch is formed by the interaction of two separate threads - an upper thread and a lower thread, also known as the bobbin thread.

    Lockstitches are characterized by their interlocking pattern, where the upper thread passes through the fabric layers and interlaces with the lower thread, creating a tightly secured stitch. This intertwining ensures a sturdy seam that withstands tension and prevents the unravelling of fabric.

    The lockstitch technique is achieved through a specialized sewing machine that has a hook mechanism. The hook mechanism engages with the needle thread under the fabric, pulling and intertwining it with the bobbin thread to create the lockstitch. This combination of upper and lower thread loops gives the stitch its strength and durability.

    Lockstitches offer several advantages, including their ability to produce clean and uniform seams, resistance to unraveling, and high tensile strength. They are popular in industries where strong and reliable stitches are required, such as in the production of clothing, linens, and other textile products.

    In summary, a lockstitch is a sewing technique formed by the interaction of two threads through a specialized sewing machine. It creates a secure and durable stitch widely used in textile production.

Common Misspellings for LOCKSTITCH

  • kockstitch
  • pockstitch
  • oockstitch
  • lickstitch
  • lkckstitch
  • llckstitch
  • lpckstitch
  • l0ckstitch
  • l9ckstitch
  • loxkstitch
  • lovkstitch
  • lofkstitch
  • lodkstitch
  • locjstitch
  • locmstitch
  • loclstitch
  • locostitch
  • locistitch
  • lockatitch

Etymology of LOCKSTITCH

The word "lockstitch" can be traced back to the Middle English period of the English language. It is derived from the combination of two words: "lock" and "stitch".

The term "lock" originates from the Old English word "loc", which referred to a fastening device or a mechanical device that secured or held something in place. Over time, "loc" evolved into "lock", meaning a device used to secure or fasten.

The word "stitch" comes from the Old English word "sticca", which denotes a puncture or a pricking of fabric using a needle and thread. "Sticca" is derived from the Proto-Germanic word *stik-, which has the same meaning.

When the two words "lock" and "stitch" are combined, they form "lockstitch".

Similar spelling word for LOCKSTITCH

Plural form of LOCKSTITCH is LOCKSTITCHES

Conjugate verb Lockstitch

CONDITIONAL

I would lockstitch
you would lockstitch
he/she/it would lockstitch
we would lockstitch
they would lockstitch

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be lockstitching
you would be lockstitching
he/she/it would be lockstitching
we would be lockstitching
they would be lockstitching

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have lockstitch
you would have lockstitch
he/she/it would have lockstitch
we would have lockstitch
they would have lockstitch

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been lockstitching
you would have been lockstitching
he/she/it would have been lockstitching
we would have been lockstitching
they would have been lockstitching

FUTURE

I will lockstitch
you will lockstitch
he/she/it will lockstitch
we will lockstitch
they will lockstitch

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be lockstitching
you will be lockstitching
he/she/it will be lockstitching
we will be lockstitching
they will be lockstitching

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have lockstitched
you will have lockstitched
he/she/it will have lockstitched
we will have lockstitched
they will have lockstitched

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been lockstitching
you will have been lockstitching
he/she/it will have been lockstitching
we will have been lockstitching
they will have been lockstitching

IMPERATIVE

you lockstitch
we let´s lockstitch

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to lockstitch

PAST

I lockstitched
you lockstitched
he/she/it lockstitched
we lockstitched
they lockstitched

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was lockstitching
you were lockstitching
he/she/it was lockstitching
we were lockstitching
they were lockstitching

PAST PARTICIPLE

lockstitched

PAST PERFECT

I had lockstitched
you had lockstitched
he/she/it had lockstitched
we had lockstitched
they had lockstitched

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been lockstitching
you had been lockstitching
he/she/it had been lockstitching
we had been lockstitching
they had been lockstitching

PRESENT

I lockstitch
you lockstitch
he/she/it lockstitches
we lockstitch
they lockstitch

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am lockstitching
you are lockstitching
he/she/it is lockstitching
we are lockstitching
they are lockstitching

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

lockstitching

PRESENT PERFECT

I have lockstitched
you have lockstitched
he/she/it has lockstitched
we have lockstitched
they have lockstitched

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been lockstitching
you have been lockstitching
he/she/it has been lockstitching
we have been lockstitching
they have been lockstitching

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