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OVERLOCK MACHINE [1 record]

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Record 1 2018-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Machines
  • Hosiery and Apparel Industry (Textiles)
DEF

A sewing machine designed to serge a cut edge as on a piece of carpet or of a garment seam.

OBS

[In North America], the term "overlocker" has largely been replaced by "serger". However, in other parts of the world such as Australia and the United Kingdom, the term "overlocker" is still in use.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines à coudre
  • Habillement et bonneterie (Textiles)
DEF

Machine qui exécute une série de surjets pour assembler deux tissus.

Spanish

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