单词 | to fasten off |
释义 | > as lemmasto fasten off to fasten off transitive. To secure (something) to prevent it from unravelling; to secure the end of (a thread) with a knot or extra stitches. Also intransitive. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > fastening > binding or tying > bind or tie [verb (transitive)] > fasten or secure with a knot > a thread, ribbon, etc. to fasten off1743 1743 tr. L. Heister Gen. Syst. Surg. I. i. 297 That this last Bandage may adhere more firmly, it will be necessary to pass it round the Thorax, when arrived to the Shoulder, and to fasten it off upon the Arm. 1838 Workwoman's Guide: Instr. Apparel xi. 260 Knit the two first stitches plain, the rest double knitting till it is a square bag; fasten it off, making it to open at the top. 1843 Boy's Own Bk. (Paris ed.) 190 Next twist the dubbing on the silk, and wind it on the hook for nearly half the intended length of your fly, and fasten it off. 1893 Mrs. Leach's Fancy-work Basket May 146/2 Run ribbon through holes..and fasten it off at wrist with neat bow. 1992 Pop. Crafts Mar. 33 Clear stitch diagrams show how to work the half cross stitch and fasten off the thread. 2014 Let's Knit Apr. 68/2 Sew running stitches around cast-on edge, pull tight and fasten off. < as lemmas |
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