presser foot

noun

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“Presser foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presser%20foot. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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presser foot

noun
: a piece on a sewing machine that holds the fabric down while stitching
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