stitch
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noun \ˈstich\Definition of STITCH
1
: a local sharp and sudden pain especially in the side
2
a : one in-and-out movement of a threaded needle in sewing, embroidering, or suturing b : a portion of thread left in the material or suture left in the tissue after one stitch
3
: a least bit especially of clothing <didn't have a stitch on>
4
: a single loop of thread or yarn around an implement (as a knitting needle or crochet hook)
5
: a stitch or series of stitches formed in a particular way <a basting stitch>
— in stitches
: in a state of uncontrollable laughter <he had us all in stitches>
See Examples of STITCH
- the stitches on a baseball
- She pulled out the stitches.
- His cut required six stitches.
- She gets her stitches removed tomorrow.
- The book teaches a variety of stitches.
- a scarf worked in knit stitch
Origin of STITCH
Middle English stiche, from Old English stice; akin to Old English stician to stick
First Known Use: before 12th century
2stitch
verbDefinition of STITCH
transitive verb1
a : to fasten, join, or close with or as if with stitches <stitched a seam> b : to make, mend, or decorate with or as if with stitches
2
: to unite by means of staples
intransitive verb
: sew
— stitch·er noun
Examples of STITCH
- He stitched a patch onto his coat.
- Her initials were stitched on the pillowcase.
- He stitched a design along the border of the tablecloth.
First Known Use of STITCH
13th century
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