First Known Use: before 12th century
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1stitch
noun \ˈstich\
: a piece of thread that is passed through a piece of material with a needle
medical : a special piece of thread that is used to hold a large cut or wound closed
: a single loop of thread or yarn that is wrapped around a tool (such as a knitting needle) and is linked to other loops to make fabric
Full 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>
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Origin of STITCH
Middle English stiche, from Old English stice; akin to Old English stician to stick
2stitch
verb
: to use a needle and thread to make or repair (something, such as a piece of clothing) : to join (something, such as a piece of fabric or a button) to something else with stitches
: to make (something, such as a design) out of stitches
Full Definition 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
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First Known Use of STITCH
13th century
STITCHES Defined for Kids
1stitch
noun \ˈstich\
Definition of STITCH for Kids
1
: one in-and-out movement of a threaded needle in sewing or in closing a wound : a portion of thread left after one such movement
2
: a single loop of thread or yarn around a tool (as a knitting needle or crochet hook)
3
: a type or style of stitching
4
: a sudden sharp pain especially in the side
2stitch
verb
stitchedstitch·ing
Definition of STITCH for Kids
1
: to fasten or join by sewing <Stitch the ends of the two strips together.>
2
: to make, mend, or decorate by or as if by sewing <My mother stitched up my torn pants.>
3
: sew 2
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