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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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..
Sew :: Sew (v. t.) To unite or fasten together by stitches, as with a needle and thread..
Stitcher :: Stitchel (n.) A kind of hairy wool.
Pamphlet :: Pamphlet (n.) A small book consisting of a few sheets of printed paper, stitched together, often with a paper cover, but not bound; a short essay or written discussion, usually on a subject of current interest..
Suture :: Suture (n.) The stitch by which the parts are united.
Hemstitching :: Hemstitching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hemstitc.
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..
Set-stitched :: Set-stitched (a.) Stitched according to a formal pattern.
Counterpane :: Counterpane (n.) A coverlet for a bed, -- originally stitched or woven in squares or figures..
Unstitch :: Unstitch (v. t.) To open by picking out stitches; to take out, or undo, the stitches of; as, to unstitch a seam..
Hemstitch :: Hemstitch (v. t.) To ornament at the head of a broad hem by drawing out a few parallel threads, and fastening the cross threads in successive small clusters; as, to hemstitch a handkerchief..
Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) Any least part of a fabric or dress; as, to wet every stitch of clothes..
Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A contortion, or twist..
Stitch :: Stitching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stitc.
Whipstitch :: Whipstitch (v. t.) To rafter; to plow in ridges, as land..
Heading :: Heading (n.) The extension of a line ruffling above the line of stitch.
Purl :: Purl (n.) An inversion of stitches in knitting, which gives to the work a ribbed or waved appearance..
Spangle :: Spangle (n.) A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress..
Whipstitch :: Whipstitch (n.) A tailor; -- so called in contempt.
Stitched :: Stitch (v. i.) A furrow.
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