overlock

/ˈəʊvəˌlɒk/

noun

  1. 1

    A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.

verb

  1. 1

    To stitch in this manner.

  2. 2

    To make the bolt of a lock go too far.

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