stitch
 stitch (stĭch)n.
1. A single complete movement of a threaded needle in sewing or surgical suturing.
2.
a. A single loop of yarn around an implement such as a knitting needle.
b. The link, loop, or knot made in this way.
3. A mode of arranging the threads in sewing, knitting, or crocheting:
a purl stitch.
4. A sudden sharp pain, especially in the side. See Synonyms at pain.
5. Informal. An article of clothing:
wore not a stitch.
6. Informal. The least part; a bit:
didn't do a stitch of work.
7. A ridge between two furrows.v. stitched, stitch·ing, stitch·esv. tr.
1.
a. To fasten or join with or as if with stitches.
b. To mend or repair with stitches:
stitched up the tear.
2. To decorate or ornament with or as if with stitches: “The sky was stitched with stars” (Mario Puzo).
3. To fasten together with staples or thread.v. intr.
To make stitches; sew.Idiom:in stitches Informal
Laughing uncontrollably. [Middle English stiche, from Old English stice, sting. See steig- in Indo-European Roots.] stitchʹer n.
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