stitch

noun
UK: /stɪtʃ/
US: /stɪtʃ/

  1. A loop of thread made by a needle in sewing.

    1. The stitch came loose, and the seam opened a bit.
    2. She used a very fine stitch to sew the delicate lace trim onto the dress.

  2. A sudden sharp pain, especially in the side of the body.

    1. I got a stitch in my side from running too fast.
    2. He had to stop playing because of a sharp stitch in his abdomen.

Synonyms

sew pain suture
stitch verb

  1. To sew something.

    1. She will stitch the two pieces of fabric together.
    2. I need to stitch this button back onto my shirt before the meeting starts.

  2. To close a wound by sewing its edges together.

    1. The doctor had to stitch up the deep cut on his arm.
    2. The vet carefully stitched the dog's wound to prevent infection.
stitch intransitive-verb

  1. To perform embroidery or needlepoint

    1. I can stitch a simple design onto the cushion cover easily.
    2. Grandma loves to stitch intricate patterns during her quiet afternoons.
stitch transitive-verb

  1. To fasten or join by stitches.

    1. Can you stitch the patch on my jeans, please?
    2. She expertly stitched the torn edges together, making the repair almost invisible.
stitch idiom

  1. A very small amount of clothing.

    1. He left without a stitch on, running into the cold night.
    2. The actress scandalized everyone by appearing on stage without a stitch of clothing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stitch" in English means: A loop of thread made by a needle in sewing., A sudden sharp pain, especially in the side of the body..

The phonetic transcription of "stitch" is /stɪtʃ/ in British English and /stɪtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stitch": sew, pain, suture.

Example usage of "stitch": "The stitch came loose, and the seam opened a bit.". More examples on the page.