stitch
//stɪtʃ//
Noun
stitchSingular
stitchesPlural
1
A loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass of the needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting.
She carefully counted each stitch as she knitted the scarf.
2
A method or style of stitching or knitting.
She learned a new stitch for her knitting project.
3
A loop of thread used by a doctor to join the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
The doctor put five stitches in my arm after the accident.
4
A sudden sharp pain in the side of the body, typically caused by strenuous exercise.
I got a stitch in my side while running.
Synonym
Verb
stitchInfinitive
stitchPresent tense
stitchedPast tense
stitchedPast participle
stitchingPresent participle
stitchesThird-person singular
1
To make, mend, or join something with stitches.
She stitched the torn pocket back onto the jacket.
2
To close a wound or incision with stitches.
The doctor stitched the wound on my arm.