English Explanatory Dictionary

overlock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.
verb
  1. To stitch in this manner.
  2. To make the bolt of a lock go too far.

Pronunciation

/ˈəʊvəˌlɒk/

Word forms

overlock overlocks overlocking overlocked

Etymology

From over- + lock.

Synonyms

merrow overedge serge

Derived words

overlocker
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