stitch

B2
Pronunciation
/stɪt͡ʃ/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.

2 Definition

An arrangement of stitches in sewing, or method of stitching in some particular way or style.

Example Sentences
  • cross stitch
3 Definition

An intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage, brought on by exercise.

4 Definition

A single turn of the thread round a needle in knitting; a link, or loop, of yarn

Example Sentences
  • drop a stitch
5 Definition

An arrangement of stitches in knitting, or method of knitting in some particular way or style.

6 Definition

A space of work taken up, or gone over, in a single pass of the needle.

7 Definition

A fastening, as of thread or wire, through the back of a book to connect the pages.

8 Definition

(by extension) Any space passed over; distance.

9 Definition

A local sharp pain; an acute pain, like the piercing of a needle.

Example Sentences
  • a stitch in the side
10 Definition

A contortion, or twist.

11 Definition

Any least part of a fabric or dress.

Example Sentences
  • She didn't have a stitch on.
12 Definition

A furrow.

13 Definition

The space between two double furrows.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches.

Example Sentences
  • to stitch a shirt bosom.
2 Definition

To sew, or unite or attach by stitches.

Example Sentences
  • to stitch printed sheets in making a book or a pamphlet.
3 Definition

To practice/practise stitching or needlework.

4 Definition

To form land into ridges.

5 Definition

To weld together through a series of connecting or overlapping spot welds.

6 Definition

(graphics) To combine two or more photographs of the same scene into a single image.

Example Sentences
  • I can use this software to stitch together a panorama.
7 Definition

(more generally) To include, combine, or unite into a single whole.