stitch

Meanings

• verb

  The act of attaching or fastening two pieces of material together by passing a needle through them and securing it with thread or yarn.

  - "She enjoys stitching quilts in her free time."
  - "The tailor stitched the torn pants for his customer."
  - "Can you help me stitch this button back on?"

• noun

  A small decorative design or pattern formed by sewing, especially on clothing.

  - "The dress had intricate stitches along the hemline."
  - "The artist created a beautiful design using various stitches."
  - "The quilt featured many unique stitches."

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Pronunciation

1. /stɪt͡ʃ/
   
   
   
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2. /stɪt͡ʃ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stitch
hitch , itch , stitch in time , witch

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Variants

List of all variants of stitch that leads to same result
in stitches , stitch , stitches , stitched , stitcher , stitchers , stitching , stitch together , stitched together , stitches together , stitching together , stitch up , stitched up , stitches up , stitching up , blanket stitch , blanket stitches , blanket-stitch , blanket-stitched , blanket-stitches , blanket-stitching , buttonhole stitch , buttonhole stitches , chain stitch , chain stitches , cross-stitch , cross-stitched , cross-stitches , cross-stitching , flame stitch , flame stitches , knit stitch , knit stitches

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English sticcan, from sticca, a sewing needle.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the most stitches in one hour is 33,411.

2. The term 'stitch in time saves nine' means that repairing a problem early can prevent it from becoming worse and requiring more work later.

3. The word 'stitch' is also used in the context of golf, where it refers to a type of shot played from just off the green.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sewing: The general term for the process of attaching materials together using a needle and thread or other fastening methods.

2. Needlework: The art of creating decorative designs or functional items using a needle and thread.

3. Embroidery: A form of needlework that involves decorating fabric with needle and thread, often using various stitches and designs.

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Culture

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Stitching has been an essential skill for thousands of years, used for clothing, home decor, and artistic expression. In literature, stitching is often used as a metaphor for connection and unity, such as in Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights' and Elizabeth Gaskell's 'Cranford'. In art, stitching has been used to create intricate designs and textures, such as in the tradition of Japanese Boro textiles and the contemporary art of Tracey Emin.

How to Memorize "stitch"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of passing a needle through two pieces of fabric and securing it with thread.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stitch' with the image of a sewing needle and thread.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stitches Save Torn Clothes' to remember the meaning of 'stitch' as the act of repairing torn fabric.

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