Definition of Stitch

Stitch

1. An arrangement of stitches, or method of stitching in some particular way or style; as, cross-stitch; herringbone stitch, etc.
2. A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.
3. A single turn of the thread round a needle in knitting; a link, or loop, of yarn; as, to let down, or drop, a stitch; to take up a stitch.
4. A space of work taken up, or gone over, in a single pass of the needle; hence, by extension, any space passed over; distance.
5. A local sharp pain; an acute pain, like the piercing of a needle; as, a stitch in the side.
6. A contortion, or twist.
7. Any least part of a fabric or dress; as, to wet every stitch of clothes.
8. A furrow.
9. To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches; as, to stitch a shirt bosom.
10. To sew, or unite together by stitches; as, to stitch printed sheets in making a book or a pamphlet.
11. To form land into ridges.
12. To practice stitching, or needlework.