kettle stitch

(bookbinding) The stitch made in sewing at the head and tail of a book.

Japanese Meaning

製本において、本の上端（頭側）と下端（尾側）に施す縫い目、すなわち本を綴じるための縫合ステッチ

Before the exhibition, the bookbinder reinforced the weakened kettle stitch at the head and tail to preserve the binding.

展示前に、製本職人は綴じを保護するために、本の頭部と尾部を縫うときにできる弱くなった綴じ目を補強した。

Sense（1）

(bookbinding) The stitch made in sewing at the head and tail of a book.

kettle stitches

（ plural ）