serging

noun

serg·​ing ˈsər-jiŋ 

: the process of overcasting the raw edges of a piece of fabric (such as a carpet) to prevent raveling

Examples of serging in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Offering four-, three- or two-thread serging and rolled hemming, this small, portable serger is up to any sewing challenge. —Emma Seymour Feb 3, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

serge + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above