stitch (st ch)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. Idiom: To make stitches; sew. in stitches Informal Laughing uncontrollably. [Middle English stiche, from Old English stice, sting; see steig- in Indo-European roots.] stitch  er n. |
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