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Term: oversew

Definition:

verb

1. To sew (stitches) over the edge of a fabric to prevent fraying or unraveling.

2. To sew together the edges of a wound or incision.

noun

1. A type of stitch made by sewing over the edge of a fabric.

2. The act of sewing together the edges of a wound or incision.

Examples:

1. She carefully oversewed the frayed end of the fabric to prevent it from unraveling.

2. The surgeon had to oversew the deep cut on the patient's arm to ensure proper healing.

3. The delicate chiffon scarf had an oversew hem for added durability.

4. After the surgery, the doctor performed an oversew to close the incision.

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