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overlock

/ˈəʊvəˌlɒk/ · noun

Meaning

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

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Sources

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