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stitch

The correct spelling is stitch.

How to pronounce stitch

/stɪt͡ʃ/
noun

IPA: /stɪt͡ʃ/

Say it like: Sti-ch

The correct spelling is stitch. A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made. For example: "cross stitch"

Usage Examples

cross stitch

drop a stitch

a stitch in the side

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.
  2. 2.An arrangement of stitches in sewing, or method of stitching in some particular way or style.
  3. 3.An intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage, brought on by exercise.
  4. 4.A single turn of the thread round a needle in knitting; a link, or loop, of yarn
  5. 5.An arrangement of stitches in knitting, or method of knitting in some particular way or style.

verb

  1. 1.To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches.
  2. 2.To sew, or unite or attach by stitches.
  3. 3.To practice/practise stitching or needlework.
  4. 4.To form land into ridges.
  5. 5.To weld together through a series of connecting or overlapping spot welds.

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