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close stitch — /klohs/. See buttonhole stitch … Useful english dictionary
Stitch — may refer to:A method of securing thread into textiles in embroidery and sewing or creating fabrics in knitting and crochet. It may also be a method of medical care to close wounds known as sutures or stitches.: There are many types of stitches,… … Wikipedia
Stitch and glue — is a simplified boat building method which uses sheet plywood and eliminates the need for stems and chines. [ [http://www.glen l.com/resources/glossary.html Boat terms] ] Plywood panels are cut to detailed profiles and stitched together to form… … Wikipedia
stitch up — (slang) 1. To incriminate by informing on 2. To swindle (stitchˈ up noun) • • • Main Entry: ↑stitch * * * stitch up [phrasal verb] 1 stitch (someone or something) up or stitch up (someone or something) : to use a needle and thread to close a… … Useful english dictionary
stitch — n 1. tuck, Surg. suture; loop, piece of thread or floss or yarn. 2. embroidery or crewel stitch, cross stitch, French knot; knitting or crochet stitch, purl, stockinet; pattern, design, decoration, ornamentation, adornment. 3. thread, strip,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
stitch — 01. Tarek had to get four [stitches] in his forehead after falling off his bicycle. 02. The children were learning to [stitch] little hand puppets in their crafts class. 03. She decorated the table cloth with some beautiful [stitching]. 04. The… … Grammatical examples in English
stitch — I. noun Etymology: Middle English stiche, from Old English stice; akin to Old English stician to stick Date: before 12th century 1. a local sharp and sudden pain especially in the side 2. a. one in and out movement of a threaded needle in sewing … New Collegiate Dictionary
Stitch in Time — Infobox Television episode Title = Stitch in Time Series = The Outer Limits Caption = Season = 2 Episode = 1 Airdate = 14 January, 1996 Production = 23 Writer = Steven Barnes Director = Mario Azzopardi Photographer = Guests = Amanda Plummer as Dr … Wikipedia
stitch — 1. A sharp sticking pain of momentary duration. 2. A single suture. 3. SYN: suture (2). [A.S. stice, a pricking] lock s. SYN: locking suture. * * * stitch stich n 1) a local sharp and sudden pain esp. in the side 2 a) one in and out movement of a … Medical dictionary
stitch — n. & v. n. 1 a (in sewing or knitting or crocheting etc.) a single pass of a needle or the thread or loop etc. resulting from this. b a particular method of sewing or knitting etc. (am learning a new stitch). 2 (usu. in pl.) Surgery each of the… … Useful english dictionary
