longarm

noun, verb — 3 senses

longarm

noun

Etymology From long + arm.

1

Business, Manufacturing, Sewing, Textiles A free-motion sewing machine with an extended arm and frame for holding large quilts.

2

Engineering, Firearms, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Politics, Tools, War, Weaponry A long gun.

longarm

verb

Etymology From long + arm.

1

Business, Manufacturing, Sewing, Textiles Uncommon To use a longarm machine in quilting.

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