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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..

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..

Chain Stitch :: Chain stitch () An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery..

Rip :: Rip (v. t.) To divide or separate the parts of, by cutting or tearing; to tear or cut open or off; to tear off or out by violence; as, to rip a garment by cutting the stitches; to rip off the skin of a beast; to rip up a floor; -- commonly used with up, open, off..

Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A local sharp pain; an acute pain, like the piercing of a needle; as, a stitch in the side..

Fell :: Fell (n.) A form of seam joining two pieces of cloth, the edges being folded together and the stitches taken through both thicknesses..

Hemstitched :: Hemstitched (imp. & p. p.) of Hemstitc.

Lock Stitch :: Lock stitch () A peculiar sort of stitch formed by the locking of two threads together, as in the work done by some sewing machines. See Stitch..

Stitched :: Stitch (v. i.) A furrow.

Boltrope :: Boltrope (n.) A rope stitched to the edges of a sail to strengthen the sail.

Spangle :: Spangle (n.) A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress..

Counterpane :: Counterpane (n.) A coverlet for a bed, -- originally stitched or woven in squares or figures..

Sew :: Sew (v. t.) To unite or fasten together by stitches, as with a needle and thread..

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..

Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A contortion, or twist..

Take-up :: Take-up (n.) That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch..

Hemstitched :: Hemstitched (a.) Having a broad hem separated from the body of the article by a line of open work; as, a hemistitched handkerchief..

Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.

Hemstitching :: Hemstitching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hemstitc.

Stitchwort :: Stitching (n.) Work done by sewing, esp. when a continuous line of stitches is shown on the surface; stitches, collectively..

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