- stitch
- stitch [stich]n.[ME stiche < OE stice, a puncture, stab: for IE base see STICK]1.a) a single complete in-and-out movement of the threaded needle in sewingb) SUTURE (sense 4c)2. a single loop of yarn worked off a needle in knitting, crocheting, etc.3. the piece of thread worked in, or a loop, knot, etc. made, by stitching4. a particular kind of stitch or style of stitching5. a sudden, sharp pain in the side or back6. a bit or piece; specif., an article of clothing [wearing not a stitch]vi.to make stitches; sewvt.1. to fasten, join, repair, adorn, or operate upon with or as with stitches; sew2. to fasten or unite (cartons, booklets, etc.) with staples——————in stitchesin a state of uproarious laughterstitchern.
English World dictionary. V. Neufeldt. 2014.