Word Meaning

stitch definition and meaning

v. i. A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.
v. i. A single turn of the thread round a needle in knitting; a link, or loop, of yarn; as, to let down, or drop, a stitch; to take up a stitch.
v. i. A space of work taken up, or gone over, in a single pass of the needle; hence, by extension, any space passed over; distance.
v. i. A local sharp pain; an acute pain, like the piercing of a needle; as, a stitch in the side.
v. i. A contortion, or twist.
v. i. Any least part of a fabric or dress; as, to wet every stitch of clothes.
v. i. A furrow.
v. t. To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches; as, to stitch a shirt bosom.
v. t. To sew, or unite together by stitches; as, to stitch printed sheets in making a book or a pamphlet.
v. t. To form land into ridges.
v. i. To practice stitching, or needlework.

Crossword clues for stitch

- A sharp pain in the side
- Acute pain in the side
- Pain caused by running
- Pain in side
- Pain in side can save nine, when prompt enough
- Pain in the side
- Possible running pain
- Running pain
- Sewer’s output?
- Sewing movement
- Staple alternative in theatre
- Suture