Flatlock
/ˈflæt.lɒk/noun
A type of seam that lies flat against the fabric, often used in clothing and textiles.
Did you know?The flatlock seam is often used in the creation of garments designed for extreme activities, symbolizing strength and resilience like the fabric of our lives woven together!
Etymological Timeline
Late Middle English
English
flatloc
“A seam or join that lies flat, derived from 'flat' meaning level and 'lock' meaning to secure.”
Old French
Old French
flater
“To make flat or level, related to the idea of smoothing surfaces.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
flataz
“Flat, smooth; describing surfaces that do not rise or fall.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*plat-
“To spread out or flatten, indicating the act of making something level.”