English / word
stitch
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a single loop of thread made by a needle in sewing or surgery; to sew fabric or close a wound; to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
to sew fabric together using a needle and thread; also a single loop of thread in sewing
In context
01
The doctor put three small stitches in his arm to close the cut.
02
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
Synonyms
sew,join,repair
Antonyms
tear,rip,separate
Collocations
stitch together,stitch up,cross stitch
Verb forms
Past: stitched · Past participle: stitched · -ing: stitching