# overlock

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈəʊvəˌlɒk/

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

## Etymology
From over- + lock.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/overlock