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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Overcast :: Overcast (v. t.) To take long, loose stitches over (the raw edges of a seam) to prevent raveling..
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..
Hemstitched :: Hemstitched (imp. & p. p.) of Hemstitc.
Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A contortion, or twist..
Fell :: Fell (n.) A form of seam joining two pieces of cloth, the edges being folded together and the stitches taken through both thicknesses..
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..
Backstitch :: Backstitch (v. i.) To sew with backstitches; as, to backstitch a seam..
Stitch :: Stitch (v. t.) To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches; as, to stitch a shirt bosom..
Heading :: Heading (n.) The extension of a line ruffling above the line of stitch.
Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A local sharp pain; an acute pain, like the piercing of a needle; as, a stitch in the side..
Thoroughstitch :: Thoroughstitch (adv.) So as to go the whole length of any business; fully; completely.
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..
Monk''s Seam :: Monk's seam () An extra middle seam made at the junction of two breadths of canvas, ordinarily joined by only two rows of stitches..
Suture :: Suture (n.) The stitch by which the parts are united.
Spangle :: Spangle (n.) A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress..
Stitch :: 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..
Sewer :: Sewer (n.) One who sews, or stitches..
Boltrope :: Boltrope (n.) A rope stitched to the edges of a sail to strengthen the sail.
Whipstitch :: Whipstitch (n.) The act or process of whipstitching.
Quilting :: Quilting (n.) The act of stitching or running in patterns, as in making a quilt..
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