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stitch

UK
/stɪtʃ/
US
/stɪtʃ/
stitch up

Translations

stitchnoun
stitches
pl
UK
/stɪtʃ/
US
/stɪtʃ/
She carefully counted each stitch to ensure the pattern was correct.
Elle a compté soigneusement chaque point pour s'assurer que le motif était correct.
fou rireAu pluriel en anglais ; expression courante.
The comedian had the entire audience in stitches.
Le comédien a mis toute la salle en fou rire.
point de sutureMédecine.
The doctor used a stitch to close the wound.
Le médecin a utilisé un point de suture pour fermer la plaie.
Additional translations
rigoloFamilier.
filDans la tournure négative « not a stitch of... ».
point de côtéDouleur brève et aiguë sur le côté.
Synonyms
suture
join
thread
stitching
seam
stitchverb
stitched
Past Simple
stitched
Past Participle
stitching
Gerund
UK
/stɪtʃ/
US
/stɪtʃ/
She decided to stitch the torn fabric back together.
Elle a décidé de coudre le tissu déchiré.
Synonyms
sew
embroider
mend
attach
fasten
join
bind
stitchadjective
UK
/stɪtʃ/
US
/stɪtʃ/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to stitching, e.g., "stitch length".
de pointTechnique de couture ou de tricot.
Set the stitch length dial before sewing the fabric.
Réglez la molette de longueur de point avant de coudre le tissu.

Definitions

stitchnoun
A loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting.
She carefully counted each stitch to ensure the pattern was correct.
A sudden sharp pain in the side of the body, often caused by running or laughing.
He had to stop running because he got a stitch in his side.
A piece of thread or yarn that is used to join pieces of fabric together.
The doctor used a stitch to close the wound.
A small amount or piece of something, often used in the negative to mean 'not at all'.
He didn't have a stitch of clothing on.
An amusing or entertaining person.
Jason is such a stitch—he always makes me laugh.
A particular method or style of sewing, knitting, or crocheting.
The pattern calls for a basic chain stitch followed by double crochet stitches.
stitches (plural only) : A fit or state of uncontrollable laughter.
The comedian had the entire audience in stitches.
stitchverb
To sew or join together with stitches.
She decided to stitch the torn fabric back together.
To fasten or join with thread or a similar material.
He stitched the pages of the book to keep them from falling apart.
To make or create by sewing.
She stitched a beautiful quilt for her granddaughter.
stitchadjective
Relating to or used for stitches or stitching, especially in sewing machines or patterns.
Set the stitch length dial before sewing the fabric.
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