overlock

== English == === Etymology === From over- +‎ lock. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈəʊvəˌlɒk/ Hyphenation: over‧lock === Noun === overlock (plural overlocks) (sewing) A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming. ==== Derived terms ==== === Verb === overlock (third-person singular simple present overlocks, present participle overlocking, simple past and past participle overlocked) (sewing) To stitch in this manner. (transitive) To make the bolt of a lock go too far. ==== Synonyms ==== merrow overedge serge