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 (such as a knitting needle or crochet hook)
5
: a stitch or series of stitches formed in a particular way
a basting stitch
stitched; stitching; stitches
1
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
stitcher
noun
Synonyms
Examples of stitch in a Sentence
Noun
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
Verb
He stitched a patch onto his coat.
Her initials were stitched on the pillowcase.
He stitched a design along the border of the tablecloth.
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Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
An overweight cat has left the internet in stitches for trying to muscle in on her skinnier sibling's meal.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Claire Sullivan, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Plus, the upper is stitched directly onto the plate, eliminating the need for a strobel board.
—Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Noun
In the previous lawsuit filed earlier this month, multiple patients accused Brock of giving them unnecessary stitches following childbirth or making crude comments about the procedure.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
An overweight cat has left the internet in stitches for trying to muscle in on her skinnier sibling's meal.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
Consider a chic needlepoint pillow stitched with the songwriter’s lyrics or a coffee table book that catalogs her personal style.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Plus, the upper is stitched directly onto the plate, eliminating the need for a strobel board.
—Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stitch. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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stitch
1 of 2 noun1
: a sudden sharp pain especially in the side
2
a
: one in-and-out movement of a threaded needle in sewing or embroidering
b
: a portion of thread left in the material after one stitch
3
: a single loop of thread or yarn around a tool (as a knitting needle)
4
: a series of stitches formed in a particular way
stitch
2 of 2 verb1
a
: to join with or as if with stitches
stitched a seam
b
: to make, mend, or decorate with or as if with stitches
2
: to do needlework : sew
stitcher
noun
Medical Definition
stitch
1 of 2 noun1
: a local sharp and sudden pain especially in the side
2
a
: one in-and-out movement of a threaded needle in suturing
b
: a portion of a suture left in the tissue after one stitch
removal of stitches
stitch
2 of 2 transitive verb
: to fasten, join, or close with stitches
stitch a wound
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