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The correct spelling is stitches.
How to pronounce stitches
noun
Say it like: Sti-che-s
The correct spelling is stitches. 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.A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.
- 2.An arrangement of stitches in sewing, or method of stitching in some particular way or style.
- 3.An intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage, brought on by exercise.
- 4.A single turn of the thread round a needle in knitting; a link, or loop, of yarn
- 5.An arrangement of stitches in knitting, or method of knitting in some particular way or style.
verb
- 1.To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches.
- 2.To sew, or unite or attach by stitches.
- 3.To practice/practise stitching or needlework.
- 4.To form land into ridges.
- 5.To weld together through a series of connecting or overlapping spot welds.
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