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stitcher
Variant of stitch
stitch
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stitch (stic̸h)
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
Etymology: ME stiche < OE stice, a puncture, stab: for IE base see stick
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
Related Forms:
- stitcher stitch′er noun
stitch Idioms
in stitches
in a state of uproarious laughter
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