Serger

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005166",
  "term": "Serger",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A specialized sewing machine that uses multiple threads to create an overcast stitch, simultaneously sewing a seam, trimming the raw edge, and enclosing it. This produces a durable and professional finish that prevents fabric from fraying. Sergers are widely used in garment manufacturing and for finishing edges on knit fabrics.",
  "synonyms": [
    "overlock machine"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "see_also": [
    "serge"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Overlock-Nähmaschine",
    "es": "remalladora",
    "fr": "surjeteuse"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/serger/"
}