stitcher

Variant of stitch

noun

    1. a single complete in-and-out movement of the threaded needle in sewing
    2. suture (sense )
  1. a single loop of yarn worked off a needle in knitting, crocheting, etc.
  2. the piece of thread worked in, or a loop, knot, etc. made, by stitching
  3. a particular kind of stitch or style of stitching
  4. a sudden, sharp pain in the side or back
  5. a bit or piece; specif., an article of clothing: wearing not a stitch

Origin: ME stiche < OE stice, a puncture, stab: for IE base see stick

intransitive verb

to make stitches; sew

transitive verb

  1. to fasten, join, repair, adorn, or operate upon with or as with stitches; sew
  2. to fasten or unite (cartons, booklets, etc.) with staples

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