stitch
noun
- a single complete in-and-out movement of the threaded needle in sewing
- suture (sense )
- a single loop of yarn worked off a needle in knitting, crocheting, etc.
- the piece of thread worked in, or a loop, knot, etc. made, by stitching
- a particular kind of stitch or style of stitching
- a sudden, sharp pain in the side or back
- a bit or piece; specif., an article of clothing: wearing not a stitch
intransitive verb
to make stitches; sew
transitive verb
- to fasten, join, repair, adorn, or operate upon with or as with stitches; sew
- to fasten or unite (cartons, booklets, etc.) with staples
See stitch in American Heritage Dictionary 4
stitch
noun- A single complete movement of a threaded needle in sewing or surgical suturing.
a. A single loop of yarn around an implement such as a knitting needle.
b. The link, loop, or knot made in this way.
- A mode of arranging the threads in sewing, knitting, or crocheting: a purl stitch.
- A sudden sharp pain, especially in the side. See Synonyms at pain.
- Informal An article of clothing: wore not a stitch.
- Informal The least part; a bit: didn't do a stitch of work.
- A ridge between two furrows.
verb stitched,
stitch·ing,
stitch·es verb, transitivea. To fasten or join with or as if with stitches.
b. To mend or repair with stitches: stitched up the tear.
- To decorate or ornament with or as if with stitches: “The sky was stitched with stars” (Mario Puzo).
- To fasten together with staples or thread.
verb, intransitive To make stitches; sew.
Origin: Middle English stiche, from Old English stice, sting; see steig- in Indo-European roots.
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