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Hong Kong finish

/ˈhɒŋ ˈkɒŋ ˈfɪnɪʃ/

Hong Kong finish noun: a technique for finishing a seam where the raw edges of the fabric are bound with another fabric, usually with bias tape or silk; a bound seam.

Noun

Hong Kong finish (plural Hong Kong finishes)

  1. A technique for finishing a seam where the raw edges of the fabric are bound with another fabric, usually with bias tape or silk; a bound seam.
    • The Hong Kong finish is among the most impressive used in couture sewing for both hems and seams.1988, Margaret Dittman, The Fabric Lover's Scrapbook, page 57
    • A Hong Kong seam is best used on a stable fabric.2014, Dolin Bliss O'Shea, Famous Frocks, page 356

Forms of Hong Kong finish

pluralHong Kong finishes
alternative formHong Kong seam

Origin of Hong Kong finish

Uncertain, from Hong Kong + finish.

Questions about Hong Kong finish

What does Hong Kong finish mean?
Hong Kong finish means a technique for finishing a seam where the raw edges of the fabric are bound with another fabric, usually with bias tape or silk; a bound seam.
What part of speech is Hong Kong finish?
Hong Kong finish is a noun.
How do you pronounce Hong Kong finish?
Hong Kong finish is pronounced /ˈhɒŋ ˈkɒŋ ˈfɪnɪʃ/.
What is the plural of Hong Kong finish?
The plural of Hong Kong finish is Hong Kong finishes.

Words near Hong Kong finish in the dictionary

  1. Hong Kong
  2. Hong Kong dollar
  3. Hong Kong dollars
  4. Hong Kong English
  5. Hong Kong feet
  6. Hong Kong finish
  7. Hong Kong flu
  8. Hong Kong foot
  9. Hong Kong harness
  10. Hong Kong influenza
  11. Hong Kong Island

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