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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Set-stitched :: Set-stitched (a.) Stitched according to a formal pattern.
Steel :: Steik (v. t.) To pierce with a sharp instrument; hence, to stitch; to sew; also, to fix; to fasten..
Narrow :: Narrow (v. t.) To contract the size of, as a stocking, by taking two stitches into one..
Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A contortion, or twist..
Stitching :: Stitchery (n.) Needlework; -- in contempt.
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..
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..
Suture :: Suture (n.) The uniting of the parts of a wound by stitching.
Darn :: Darn (v. t.) To mend as a rent or hole, with interlacing stitches of yarn or thread by means of a needle; to sew together with yarn or thread..
Hemstitched :: Hemstitched (imp. & p. p.) of Hemstitc.
Baste :: Baste (v. t.) To sew loosely, or with long stitches; -- usually, that the work may be held in position until sewed more firmly..
Stitch :: Stitch (v. t.) To form land into ridges.
Hemstitching :: Hemstitching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hemstitc.
Spangle :: Spangle (n.) A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress..
Tension :: Tension (a.) A device for checking the delivery of the thread in a sewing machine, so as to give the stitch the required degree of tightness..
Quilt :: Quilt (v. t.) To stitch or sew in lines or patterns.
Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A single turn of the thread round a needle in knitting; a link, or loop, of yarn; as, to let down, or drop, a stitch; to take up a stitch..
Stitchwort :: Stitching (n.) Work done by sewing, esp. when a continuous line of stitches is shown on the surface; stitches, collectively..
Hemstitched :: Hemstitched (a.) Having a broad hem separated from the body of the article by a line of open work; as, a hemistitched handkerchief..
Backstitch :: Backstitch (n.) A stitch made by setting the needle back of the end of the last stitch, and bringing it out in front of the end..
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