stitch
stitch
(stĭch) noun
Abbr. st.
1.
A single complete movement of a threaded needle in sewing or surgical suturing.
2.
a. A single loop of yarn around an implement such as a knitting needle. b. The link, loop, or knot made in this way.
3. A mode of arranging the threads in sewing, knitting, or crocheting: a purl stitch.
4. A sudden sharp pain, especially in the side. See synonyms at pain.
5. Informal. An article of clothing: wore not a stitch.
6. Informal. The least part; a bit: didn't do a stitch of work.
7. A ridge between two furrows.
verb
stitched, stitching, stitches
verb
, transitive
1.
a. To fasten or join with or as if with stitches. b. To mend or repair with stitches: stitched up the tear.
2. To decorate or ornament with or as if with stitches: "The sky was stitched with stars" (Mario Puzo).
3. To fasten together with staples or thread.
verb
, intransitive
To make stitches; sew.
idiom.
in stitches Informal
Laughing uncontrollably.
[Middle English stiche, from Old English stice, sting.]
stitch
ʹer noun