Stitch: meaning, definitions and examples

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stitch

[ stɪtʃ ]

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sewing

A loop of thread or yarn used to close a cut or wound, or to join fabric.

Synonyms

hem, seam, suture

Examples of usage

She needed five stitches to close the wound.
The tailor sewed the stitch carefully.

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knitting

A single loop of thread or yarn, typically used in knitting.

Synonyms

knit, loop, purl

Examples of usage

She dropped a stitch in her knitting project.
The pattern called for a purl stitch.

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sewing

To join or mend with stitches.

Synonyms

fasten, mend, sew

Examples of usage

She stitched the torn fabric back together.
He carefully stitched the patch onto his backpack.

Translations

Translations of the word "stitch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 costurar

🇮🇳 सिलाई करना

🇩🇪 nähen

🇮🇩 menjahit

🇺🇦 шити

🇵🇱 szyć

🇯🇵 縫う (ぬう)

🇫🇷 coudre

🇪🇸 coser

🇹🇷 dikmek

🇰🇷 바느질하다 (baneujilhada)

🇸🇦 خياطة (khayata)

🇨🇿 šít

🇸🇰 šiť

🇨🇳 缝纫 (féngrèn)

🇸🇮 šivati

🇮🇸 sauma

🇰🇿 тігу

🇬🇪 კერვა (k'erva)

🇦🇿 tikmək

🇲🇽 coser

Word origin

The word 'stitch' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'sti(c)ce', meaning a fragment, piece, or part. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the act of joining pieces together with thread or yarn. Stitching has been a fundamental part of human history, used for both practical purposes like clothing and medical care, as well as decorative and artistic endeavors such as embroidery and knitting.

See also: stitched, stitcher, stitches, stitching.