stitch (B2)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /stɪtʃ/
Definition
A single pass of a needle and thread in sewing or surgical work, forming a loop or knot.
Examples
She made a small, neat stitch to repair the hem of her skirt.
The surgeon closed the wound with several careful stitches.
He learned to knit by practicing basic stitches over and over.
How to Use stitch
- stitch up (phrasal verb)
- To close a wound or cut with stitches. — "The doctor stitched up the cut on his arm."
- stitch together (phrasal verb)
- To join pieces of fabric or other materials by sewing. — "She stitched together scraps of cloth to make a quilt."
- stitch in time (idiom)
- Addressing a problem promptly can prevent it from becoming worse. — "Remember, a stitch in time saves nine; fix that small leak before it causes major damage."
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