WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
but′tonhole stitch′, [Sewing.]
  1. Clothinga looped stitch used to strengthen the edge of material and keep it from raveling, as around a buttonhole. Also called close stitch. 
  • 1885–90

'buttonhole stitch' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
buttonhole - close stitch - point lace

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