noun Download 🔗Share A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming. Examples : "The seamstress used an overlock on the edge of the skirt to prevent it from fraying. " material technical machine industry wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To stitch in this manner. Examples : "My mom will overlock the edges of the blanket to prevent it from fraying. " material technical machine industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make the bolt of a lock go too far. Examples : "He accidentally overlocked the door, making it difficult to unlock because the bolt was jammed too far in. " technical machine function Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading