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- pronunciation:
- stIch
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one movement of a needle and thread through material when you sew.
When she sews by hand, her stitches are straight and even. |
| definition 2: |
the tiny single piece of thread that goes through material in one movement of sewing or in repairing a wound in the skin.
He needed four stitches to close the cut on his chin. |
| related words: |
pain |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
stitches, stitching, stitched |
| definition: |
to fasten or join with a needle and thread.
He stitched two layers of cloth together.The doctor stitched up the wound. |
| derivation: |
stitcher (n.) |
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