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Meaning of "overlocker" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OVERLOCKER

overlocker  [ˈəʊvəˌlɒkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OVERLOCKER

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Overlocker is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OVERLOCKER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Overlock

An overlock is a kind of stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, Hemming, or seaming. Usually an overlock sewing machine will cut the edges of the cloth as they are fed through, though some are made without cutters. The inclusion of automated cutters allows overlock machines to create finished seams easily and quickly. An overlock sewing machine differs from a lockstitch sewing machine in that it uses loopers fed by multiple thread cones rather than a bobbin. Loopers serve to create thread loops that pass from the needle thread to the edges of the fabric so that the edges of the fabric are contained within the seam. Overlock sewing machines usually run at high speeds, from 1000 to 9000 rpm, and most are used in industry for edging, hemming and seaming a variety of fabrics and products. Overlock stitches are extremely versatile, as they can be used for decoration, reinforcement, or construction. Overlocking is also referred to as “overedging,” “merrowing,” or “serging.” Though “serging” technically refers to overlocking with cutters, in practice the four terms are used interchangeably. An overlock machine.

Definition of overlocker in the English dictionary

The definition of overlocker in the dictionary is one who sews fabric with a particular stitch that prevents fraying. Other definition of overlocker is a sewing machine used for overlocking.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OVERLOCKER


backblocker
ˈbækˌblɒkə
bed-blocker
ˈbedˌblɒkə
blocker
ˈblɒkə
bocca
ˈbɒkə
chocker
ˈtʃɒkə
clocker
ˈklɒkə
cocker
ˈkɒkə
docker
ˈdɒkə
Fokker
ˈfɒkə
footlocker
ˈfʊtlɒkə
interlocker
ˌɪntəˈlɒkə
locker
ˈlɒkə
mocha
ˈmɒkə
mocker
ˈmɒkə
overclocker
ˌəʊvəˈklɒkə
rocker
ˈrɒkə
schlocker
ˈʃlɒkə
shocker
ˈʃɒkə
soccer
ˈsɒkə
stocker
ˈstɒkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OVERLOCKER

overleveraged
overlewd
overlie
overlier
overlight
overliteral
overlive
overload
overloaded
overlock
overlong
overlook
overlooker
overlord
overlordship
overloud
overlove
overlusty
overly
overlying

WORDS THAT END LIKE OVERLOCKER

according to Cocker
alpha-blocker
angiotensin receptor blocker
Barry Crocker
beta-blocker
calcium channel blocker
Davy Jones´s locker
door-knocker
havocker
knocker
left-luggage locker
luggage locker
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off one´s rocker
on the knocker
overhead locker
platform rocker
punk rocker
tracker
twocker
Windsor rocker

Synonyms and antonyms of overlocker in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «overlocker» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OVERLOCKER

Find out the translation of overlocker to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of overlocker from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «overlocker» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

边机
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

overlocker
570 millions of speakers

English

overlocker
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

overlocker
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

overlocker
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оверлок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Overlocker
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

overlocker
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

surjeteuse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Overlocker
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Overlock
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

overlocker
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

overlocker
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Overlocker
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

overlocker
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

overlocker
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओव्हरलोडर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

overlocker
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tagliacuci
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

overlocker
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оверлок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

overlocker
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

overlocker
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

omkapmasjien
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

over
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

overlock
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of overlocker

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERLOCKER»

The term «overlocker» is regularly used and occupies the 87.109 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERLOCKER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about overlocker

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVERLOCKER»

Discover the use of overlocker in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to overlocker and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Simply Serging: 25 Fast and Easy Projects for Getting to ...
25 Fast and Easy Projects for Getting to Know Your Overlocker Charlene Phillips ... Ready to Serger vs. overlocker: tackle some special serger feet? Grab the cover stitch foot or the piping foot, more scraps, and serge away! This book will walk ...
Charlene Phillips, 2012
2
Tracksuits and Casualwear with Your Overlocker
With handy tips on how to get the most out of your overlocker, guidelines for adapting basic patterns and bright ideas for colours and fabrics, this book contains everything you need to know to make attractive yet inexpensive clothing for ...
Linette Maritz, 1995
3
Clothing Alteration Secrets Revealed: A practical guide to ...
Overlock the raw edge but use only three threads on your overlocker. Take the left hand needle and thread out, so that only the needle in the right hand position is in. Widen the stitch length so that the overlocking is not so close together.
Judith Turner, 2007
4
Revise for Edexcel GCSE Textiles Technology
Neatened by swing needle Zigzag stitch Overlocking: Overlocked seams are constructed using a commercial overlocker. The machine stitches and neatens the seam, and trims any access fabric away as the seam is stitched. The overlocker is ...
Sue Manser, 2003
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Textiles Technology
These have been made using an overlocker and look quite different to lockstitch sewing machine stitches (straight stitch machines). An overlocker looks different and works in a different way to a sewing machine (see A). There are two ...
Julie Messenger, Helen Wilson, 2003
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A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting
Lara Flecker. Sewing machine Sewing machine accessories – General purpose foot – Machine needles – Spare bobbins – Sewing machine manual Overlocker ( or Serger) Overlocker accessories – Needles – Spare blades – Overlocking ...
Lara Flecker, 2007
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1980 Census of Population: Alphabetical Index of Industries ...
744 Overlock operator 221 745 Overlock sewing machine operator ...... .. 744 Overlocker ..................................... ..C,100-220,222-392 .......................... .. 744 Overlocker .. ......... .. 221 745 Overlocker .
‎1980
8
Dressmaking
Overlocker This machine is often used in conjunction with the sewing machine as it gives a very professional finish to your work.The overlocker has two upper threads and two lower threads (the loopers), with integral knives that remove the  ...
Alison Smith, 2012
9
The Sewing Book
The overlocker hos Two upper Threods ond Two lower Threods (The loopers), wiTh o knife ThoT removes The edge of The fobric. Used exTensive|y for neoTening The edges of fobric. iT \. con olso be used for consTrucTion of sTreTch knifs.
Alison Smith, 2009
10
Drum: A Magazine of Africa for Africa
... Lint Filter, Drain pump • Polypropylene wash & spin tubs 7D4 OVERLOCKER 2399 DEPOSIT 19224 PLUS PROTEA II SEWING MACHINE SAVE 300 FREE SALTON STEAM IRON WORTH *200 WHIN YOU PURCHASI BOTH OVfKLOCKtR ...
‎2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVERLOCKER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term overlocker is used in the context of the following news items.
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On This Day: 50 Years Ago
However, all is well as Glenda, an overlocker who lives with her parents, Mr and Mrs Doyle, of Wilberforce Road, Leicester, has managed to ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
2
Coast mum dreaming of New York Fashion Week
For her 18th birthday she said "no thanks" to a plane ticket to Europe from her grandmother and instead asked for an overlocker. She honed her ... «Bundaberg News Mail, Jun 15»
3
Recreating the days of olde
One of the more grizzled and fearsome-looking warriors, with silver beads dangling from his beard, is a dab hand with an overlocker. He last ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jun 15»
4
READERS DISCUSS: What to put in a man cave, or women's den
Chris Johnson: Plus an overlocker, long arm quilting machine, sewing machine, & a large area to do this all in (with girlie friends). «Rockhampton Morning Bulletin, Jun 15»
5
Offbeat workshops
One is a Brother sewing machine and the other, a Singer overlocker, which is different from a sewing machine in that it is used to finish seams ... «AsiaOne, May 15»
6
What's On in the Staffordshire Moorlands week commencing …
Come along and see what you can sew with an overlocker. 07970 345628. Elite Sessions 10am-12noon at Haregate Community Centre, Leek. «Leek Post & Times, May 15»
7
Which? poll reveals the best sewing machine brands
Only 14% have a computerised machine and just 1% own an overlocker. If you're thinking about buying your first sewing machine - or are ... «Which?, Apr 15»
8
Aztec Leggins
In the industry, the answer is to use an overlocker. If you don't have an overlocker, you can use a zigzag stitch or, if your sewing machine has ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»
9
Sew passionate
The sound of laughter and chatter soars above the gentle whirr of sewing machine and overlocker engines, while in the kitchen a boiling kettle ... «Durham Times, Mar 15»
10
Contestants find The Great British Sewing Bee a real buzz
Inspired by the previous series of the Sewing Bee, Neela invested in an overlocker to help her tackle more difficult fabrics. Eager to pass on her ... «Bradford Telegraph and Argus, Feb 15»

REFERENCE
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