Definition of stitch - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
exercisesharp pain in the side from exercise
- I got a stitch after running too fast.
2.
medicalTECH. piece of thread used to close a woundTECH.
- The doctor put a stitch in the cut.
3.
cloth joinloop of thread or yarn from a needle's pass in sewing
- She made a small stitch to mend the tear in her dress.
4.
needlework styleRare method or pattern of stitchingRare
- The quilt was made using a complex stitch.
5.
craftRare loop of yarn in knitting or crochetingRare
- He dropped a stitch while knitting the scarf.
Verb
1.
sewingtr./intr. sew fabric pieces together using a needletr./intr.
- She stitched the torn dress carefully.
2.
medicaltr. TECH. join skin with thread after an injurytr. TECH.
- The doctor stitched the wound quickly.
3.
sharp paintr. create a sudden sharp pain, usually in the sidetr.
- He felt a stitch in his side while running.
4.
computer graphicstr. TECH. combine photos into a single imagetr. TECH.
- He stitched the panorama using software.
5.
video editingtr. TECH. combine videos into a sequencetr. TECH.
- She stitched the clips for TikTok.
6.
bookbindingtr. TECH. bind pages of a book with threadtr. TECH.
- They stitched the book by hand.
Images of stitch
piece of thread used to close a wound 
loop of thread or yarn from a needle's pass in sewing 
method or pattern of stitching 
loop of yarn in knitting or crocheting
Expressions with stitch
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join pieces of material by sewing them so they form one piece
She learned to stitch together small fabric squares for a quilt.
sew the edges of a wound together
The surgeon stitched up the cut quickly.
experience a sharp pain in the side
She had a stitch while running the marathon.
in a gradual and careful manner
She completed the quilt stitch by stitch.
make someone look guilty by tricking or lying
They tried to stitch Tom up for the robbery.
completely unclothed without any clothing
He ran outside without a stitch.
idea that quick action prevents bigger problems
Remember, a stitch in time saves nine is good advice.
sharp pain in the side of the body during exercise
He slowed down when he felt a side stitch during his run.
something arranged deceitfully in secret
The election was a stitch-up from the start.
stitch added for reinforcement
The tailor used an extra stitch to strengthen the seam.
complex knitting pattern
The sweater features a fancy stitch that adds texture.
sewing stitch made by a sewing machine
The dress was finished with a neat machine stitch.
not wearing any clothes at all
He ran outside without a stitch on.
informal gathering for knitting and chatting
Every Thursday, she attends a stitch and bitch.
type of stitch used to reinforce the edge of thick materials
She used a blanket stitch to finish the edges of the felt tablecloth.
nearly invisible hem stitch
She used a blind stitch to hem the dress.
embroidery made with x shaped stitches forming patterns
The cross-stitch on the pillow was intricate.
extra stitch after childbirth to tighten the vagina
The doctor performed a husband stitch after the delivery.
embroidery stitch forming petal shapes
She decorated the cushion with a lazy daisy stitch.
single loop of thread in sewing
She made a sewing stitch to fix the tear.
specific pattern or technique in knitting
The scarf uses a simple knitting stitch for beginners.
stitch joining two fabric pieces by looping over edges
The overcast stitch held the quilt pieces together.
accidentally miss a loop while working with needles
If you slip a stitch, your scarf may unravel.
looped stitch for edging buttonholes or material
She used a buttonhole stitch to finish the edges.
Origin of stitch
Old English, stice (a stab)
Terms with stitch included in their meaning
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stitching
stitch together layers of fabric to make a padded item
literal sewing
stitch the edges of a fabric together
marking
mark with a visible line or stitch
craft
basic crochet stitch making tight fabric, often for flat surfaces
crafts
create fabric using a basic crochet stitch
sewing
stitch decorative designs on fabric with needle and thread
surgery supplies
thread used to stitch body tissues together
sewing
temporary stitch in sewing
craft
add textured stitch loops when knitting
craft
crochet stitch made by yarn over, insert, pull through
UK crochet
basic crochet stitch known as single crochet in US
crochet technique
create a crochet stitch taller than a single crochet
knitting
simple stitch in knitting
knitting pattern
repeat the same instruction or stitch sequence in a pattern
crafts
cross-stitch embroidery on gingham fabric
crafts
knitting stitch similar to a bobble
sewing
loose temporary sewing stitch
sewing
join fabric edges with a decorative stitch
sewing
ornament fabric using a faggot stitch
sewing
decorative stitch looping thread around needle multiple times
medical
very small stitch used in microsurgery
textiles
Indian rug or mat made with chain stitch
sewing
stitch to prevent fabric edges from fraying
knitting
use an inverted stitch in knitting
Examples of stitch in a sentence
A stitch hit him halfway through the race. She needed a stitch after the surgery. The nurse carefully removed the stitch. Each stitch in the quilt was carefully placed. He missed a stitch while knitting the scarf. She learned a new stitch in her sewing class.
Each stitch in the embroidery was carefully placed. She carefully counted each stitch in the pattern. The sweater had a loose stitch at the hem. He learned to stitch a button on his shirt. They stitched the quilt pieces together. She had to stitch the fabric by hand. The nurse will stitch the cut after cleaning it. A stitch hit him suddenly during the hike. She doubled over as a stitch struck her side. She stitched the images into a seamless whole. The app can stitch multiple photos together. He stitched the videos for a seamless presentation. They stitched together scenes for the documentary. The librarian stitched the pages together carefully. They learned to stitch the manuscript in the workshop.
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- French:crampe, coudre, ...
- German:Seitenstechen, nähen, ...
- Italian:fitta, cucire, ...
- Spanish:flato, coser, ...
- Portuguese:ponto, costurar, ...
- Chinese:岔气, 缝合, ...
- Japanese:脇腹痛, 縫う, ...
- Arabic:غُرْزَة, رَتَّق, ...
- Hebrew:כְּאֵב צַד, לִתְפּוֹר, ...
- Russian:колющая боль, шить, ...
- Ukrainian:біль у боці, зшивати, ...
- Hindi:दौड़ने या कसरत से बगल में उठने वाला तेज दर्द, सिलना, ...
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