Stitcher

stitch  (stch)

n.

1. A single complete movement of a threaded needle in sewing or surgical suturing.

2.

a. A single loop of yarn around an implement such as a knitting needle.

b. The link, loop, or knot made in this way.

3. A mode of arranging the threads in sewing, knitting, or crocheting: a purl stitch.

4. A sudden sharp pain, especially in the side. See Synonyms at pain.

5. Informal An article of clothing: wore not a stitch.

6. Informal The least part; a bit: didn't do a stitch of work.

7. A ridge between two furrows.

v. stitched, stitch·ing, stitch·es

v.tr.

1.

a. To fasten or join with or as if with stitches.

b. To mend or repair with stitches: stitched up the tear.

2. To decorate or ornament with or as if with stitches: "The sky was stitched with stars" (Mario Puzo).

3. To fasten together with staples or thread.

v.intr.

To make stitches; sew.

Idiom:

in stitches Informal

Laughing uncontrollably.

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[Middle English stiche, from Old English stice, sting; see steig- in Indo-European roots.]

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stitcher n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

stitcher - a garmentmaker who performs the finishing steps finisher - a worker who performs the last step in a manufacturing process garment worker, garment-worker, garmentmaker - a person who makes garments