butterfly stitch
The term "butterfly stitch" is used in both medical and knitting contexts, referring to a wound closure method and a decorative stitch pattern, respectively.
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Definition
B2Medicine
(technical)A narrow adhesive strip used to close small cuts by holding the edges together.
Example
- The doctor used a butterfly stitch to close the small wound on her arm.
C1Knitting
(technical)A decorative stitch pattern that resembles a butterfly's wings.
Example
- She learned how to make a butterfly stitch to add a unique design to her scarf.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "butterfly stitch":
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