Definition of stitch

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Stitch (v. i.) A space of work taken up, or gone over, in a single pass of the needle; hence, by extension, any space passed over; distance..

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Narrow :: Narrow (v. t.) To contract the size of, as a stocking, by taking two stitches into one..
Shuttle :: Shuttle (n.) The sliding thread holder in a sewing machine, which carries the lower thread through a loop of the upper thread, to make a lock stitch..
Suture :: Suturated (a.) Sewed or knit together; united by a suture; stitched.
Tatting :: Tatting (n.) A kind of lace made from common sewing thread, with a peculiar stitch..
Run :: Run (v. i.) To sew, as a seam, by passing the needle through material in a continuous line, generally taking a series of stitches on the needle at the same time..
Chainwork :: Chainwork (n.) Work looped or linked after the manner of a chain; chain stitch work.
Stitchery :: Stitcher (n.) One who stitches; a seamstress.
Backstitch :: Backstitch (v. i.) To sew with backstitches; as, to backstitch a seam..
Hemstitched :: Hemstitched (imp. & p. p.) of Hemstitc.
Quilting :: Quilting (n.) The act of stitching or running in patterns, as in making a quilt..
Cross-stitch :: Cross-stitch (n.) A form of stitch, where the stitches are diagonal and in pairs, the thread of one stitch crossing that of the other..
Unsew :: Unsew (v. t.) To undo, as something sewn, or something inclosed by sewing; to rip apart; to take out the stitches of..
Set-stitched :: Set-stitched (a.) Stitched according to a formal pattern.
Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A contortion, or twist..
Chain Stitch :: Chain stitch () A stitch in which the looping of the thread or threads forms a chain on the under side of the work; the loop stitch, as distinguished from the lock stitch. See Stitch..
Whipstitch :: Whipstitch (v. t.) To rafter; to plow in ridges, as land..
Tack :: Tack (v. t.) Especially, to attach or secure in a slight or hasty manner, as by stitching or nailing; as, to tack together the sheets of a book; to tack one piece of cloth to another; to tack on a board or shingle; to tack one piece of metal to another by drops of solder..
Steel :: Steik (v. t.) To pierce with a sharp instrument; hence, to stitch; to sew; also, to fix; to fasten..
Thoroughstitch :: Thoroughstitch (adv.) So as to go the whole length of any business; fully; completely.
Overcast :: Overcast (v. t.) To take long, loose stitches over (the raw edges of a seam) to prevent raveling..
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