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S0766100 (stĭch)n.1. a. A single complete movement of a threaded needle in sewing or surgical suturing: made multiple stitches.b. A single loop of thread or yarn made with an implement such as a sewing or knitting needle.c. A single loop or knot of thread used in closing a wound or incision in surgery; a suture.d. A way of arranging the threads in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or suturing: used a purl stitch.2. A sudden sharp pain, especially in the side. See Synonyms at pain.3. Informal An article of clothing: wore not a stitch.4. Informal The least part; a bit: didn't do a stitch of work.v. stitched, stitch·ing, stitch·es v.tr.1. a. To fasten or join with stitches.b. To mend or repair with stitches: stitched up the tear.2. To decorate or ornament, as with stitches: "The sky was stitched with stars" (Mario Puzo).3. To fasten together with staples or thread.v.intr. To make stitches; sew, knit, crochet, or suture.Idiom: 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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(stɪtʃ) n1. (Knitting & Sewing) a link made by drawing a thread through material by means of a needle2. (Knitting & Sewing) a loop of yarn formed around an implement used in knitting, crocheting, etc3. (Knitting & Sewing) a particular method of stitching or shape of stitch4. (Pathology) a sharp spasmodic pain in the side resulting from running or exercising5. (Clothing & Fashion) (usually used with a negative) informal the least fragment of clothing: he wasn't wearing a stitch. 6. (Agriculture) agriculture the ridge between two furrows7. (Knitting & Sewing) drop a stitch to allow a loop of wool to fall off a knitting needle accidentally while knitting8. in stitches informal laughing uncontrollablyvb9. (Knitting & Sewing) (tr) to sew, fasten, etc, with stitches10. (Knitting & Sewing) (intr) to be engaged in sewing11. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) (tr) to bind together (the leaves of a book, pamphlet, etc) with wire staples or threadn, vb (Surgery) an informal word for suture^1b, suture⁶[Old English stice sting; related to Old Frisian steke, Old High German stih, Gothic stiks, Old Norse tikta sharp] ˈstitcher n

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n. 1. one complete movement of a threaded needle through a fabric or material such as to leave behind a single loop or portion of thread, as in sewing or the surgical closing of wounds. 2. the loop or portion of thread so left. 3. one complete movement of the needle or other implement in knitting, crocheting, tatting, etc. 4. a. a particular mode of disposing the thread or yarn in sewing, knitting, crocheting, etc. b. the style of work produced by this. 5. a thread, bit, or piece of any fabric or of clothing: not a stitch of clothes on. 6. the least bit of anything: They wouldn't do a stitch of work. 7. a sudden, sharp pain, esp. in the intercostal muscles: a stitch in the side. v.t. 8. to work upon, join, mend, or fasten with or as if with stitches; sew. 9. to ornament or embellish with stitches. v.i. 10. to make stitches, join together, or sew. Idioms: in stitches, convulsed with laughter. [before 900; (n.) Middle English stiche, Old English stice a thrust, stab, c. Old Frisian steke, Old High German stih, Gothic stiks point; akin to stick²] stitch′er, n.

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Past participle: stitched
Gerund: stitching

Imperative
stitch
stitch

Present
I stitch
you stitch
he/she/it stitches
we stitch
you stitch
they stitch

Preterite
I stitched
you stitched
he/she/it stitched
we stitched
you stitched
they stitched

Present Continuous
I am stitching
you are stitching
he/she/it is stitching
we are stitching
you are stitching
they are stitching

Present Perfect
I have stitched
you have stitched
he/she/it has stitched
we have stitched
you have stitched
they have stitched

Past Continuous
I was stitching
you were stitching
he/she/it was stitching
we were stitching
you were stitching
they were stitching

Past Perfect
I had stitched
you had stitched
he/she/it had stitched
we had stitched
you had stitched
they had stitched

Future
I will stitch
you will stitch
he/she/it will stitch
we will stitch
you will stitch
they will stitch

Future Perfect
I will have stitched
you will have stitched
he/she/it will have stitched
we will have stitched
you will have stitched
they will have stitched

Future Continuous
I will be stitching
you will be stitching
he/she/it will be stitching
we will be stitching
you will be stitching
they will be stitching

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been stitching
you have been stitching
he/she/it has been stitching
we have been stitching
you have been stitching
they have been stitching

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been stitching
you will have been stitching
he/she/it will have been stitching
we will have been stitching
you will have been stitching
they will have been stitching

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been stitching
you had been stitching
he/she/it had been stitching
we had been stitching
you had been stitching
they had been stitching

Conditional
I would stitch
you would stitch
he/she/it would stitch
we would stitch
you would stitch
they would stitch

Past Conditional
I would have stitched
you would have stitched
he/she/it would have stitched
we would have stitched
you would have stitched
they would have stitched

stitch

A sharp pain in the side that can occur during strenuous exercise.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	stitch - a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewingcrochet stitch - any one of a number of stitches made by pulling a loop of yarn through another loop with a crochet needleknitting stitch - a stitch taken in knittingstitchery, sewing - needlework on which you are working with needle and thread; "she put her sewing back in the basket"embroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
	2.	stitch - a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from runninghurting, pain - a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; "the patient developed severe pain and distension"
Verb	1.	stitch - fasten by sewing; do needleworksew, sew together, run uphem - fold over and sew together to provide with a hem; "hem my skirt"resew - sew again; "The cuff of the coat had been resewn"overcast - sew with an overcast stitch from one section to the next; "overcast books"overcast - sew over the edge of with long slanting wide stitchesbackstitch - do backstitchespucker, tuck, gather - draw together into folds or puckersfinedraw - sew together very finelyfell - sew a seam by folding the edgesbaste, tack - sew together loosely, with large stitches; "baste a hem"hemstitch - sew with hemstitches; "hemstitch a sleeve"retick, tick - sew; "tick a mattress"fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"cast on - make the first row of stitches when knittingcast off - make the last row of stitches when knitting

stitch

verb1. sew, tack, seam, hem, baste Fold the fabric and stitch the two layers together.noun1. pain, spasm, pang, twinge If you do get a stitch, try to run bent forward.stitch someone up deceive, trick, cheat, betray, stab in the back He claimed that a police officer had threatened to stitch him up.stitch something up clinch, settle, secure, seal, conclude, assure, set the seal on He has stitched up major deals all over the world to boost sales.

stitch

nounA sensation of physical discomfort occurring as the result of disease or injury:ache, pain, pang, prick, prickle, smart, soreness, stab, sting, throe, twinge.Informal: misery.

Translations

剧痛用针缝编织法缝缝合

stitch

(stitʃ) noun1. a loop made in thread, wool etc by a needle in sewing or knitting. She sewed the hem with small, neat stitches; Bother! I've dropped a stitch. （缝纫成编织的）一针，针脚 2. a type of stitch forming a particular pattern in sewing, knitting etc. The cloth was edged in blanket stitch; The jersey was knitted in stocking stitch. 编织法，针法 3. a sharp pain in a person's side caused by eg running. I've got a stitch.剧痛 verb to sew or put stitches into. She stitched the two pieces together; I stitched the button on.缝ˈstitching noun stitches. The stitching is very untidy. 缝法，针法 in stitches laughing a lot. His stories kept us in stitches.忍不住大笑stitch up to close by stitching. The doctor stitched up the wound.缝合

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go through-stitch

To follow through or finish something. My brother has a hard time sticking with the things he starts, but he seems to enjoy football—maybe he'll go through-stitch with it.See also: go

a stitch in time (saves nine)

An action taken now will prevent problems later. You should consider getting your car repaired now before you're left stranded on the side of the road—a stitch in time saves nine. I know it's a month away, but I already started preparing for the big dinner party. A stitch in time, you know.See also: stitch, time

have (one) in stitches

To cause one to laugh hysterically. That guy always has me in stitches—he's a great stand-up comic.See also: have, stitch

in stitches

Laughing very hard, to the point that one cannot control it. Jerry is the funniest guy I know. He can have you in stitches in a matter of minutes. I was in stitches at that comedy show. I could barely breathe it was so funny.See also: stitch

with not a stitch on

Totally nude. As I walked into the kitchen, I saw my roommate by the counter with not a stitch on, and I nearly dropped my mug of tea! People went crazy online after the actor did a magazine shoot with not a stitch on.See also: not, on, stitch

not have a stitch on

To be totally nude. My roommate didn't have a stitch on as I walked into the kitchen, and I nearly dropped my mug of tea!See also: have, not, on, stitch

stitch up

1. Literally, to sew something together, especially as a means of mending or repairing it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "stitch" and "up." I was so broke at one point that I had to stitch up the same pair of pants several times because I couldn't afford new ones. Would you mind stitching this shirt up for me?2. To secure a deal or agreement successfully. Often used in passive constructions. A noun or pronoun can be used between "stitch" and "up." As soon as the financial arrangements are stitched up, I'll have my lawyers send over the contract. He stitched a deal up with the supplier to give him preferential treatment.See also: stitch, up

without a stitch on

Completely nude; having no articles of clothing on whatsoever. As I walked into the kitchen, I saw my roommate by the counter without a stitch on. I nearly dropped my mug of tea out of shock! When you were a toddler, we used to let you run around the beach without a stitch on.See also: on, stitch, without

a stitch

1. Someone who is very humorous or amusing. Oh, Lydia's a stitch—she had me laughing all night long.2. A sudden, sharp pain, usually felt in one's side, as during strenuous activity. A: "Hey, I did run after the burglar!" B: "Yeah, but only until you got a stitch!"See also: stitch

without a stitch of clothing (on)

Completely nude; having no articles of clothing on whatsoever. As I walked into the kitchen, I saw my roommate by the counter without a stitch of clothing on. I nearly dropped my mug of tea out of shock! The group of ten or so students streaked onto the field without a stitch of clothing between them.See also: clothing, of, stitch, without

with not a stitch of clothing (on)

Totally nude; not wearing any clothing whatsoever. As I walked into the kitchen, I saw my roommate by the counter with not a stitch of clothing on. I nearly dropped my mug of tea! The group of ten or so students streaked onto the field with not a stitch of clothing between them.See also: clothing, not, of, stitch

not have a stitch of clothing (one)

To be totally nude; to not have any clothing on whatsoever. My roommate didn't have a stitch of clothing on as I walked into the kitchen. I nearly dropped my mug of tea! The group of ten or so students didn't have a stitch of clothing between them as they streaked onto the field during the halftime performance.See also: clothing, have, not, of, stitch

without a stitch of clothes (on)

Completely nude; having no articles of clothing on whatsoever. As I walked into the kitchen, I saw my roommate by the counter without a stitch of clothes on. I nearly dropped my mug of tea out of shock! The group of ten or so students streaked onto the field without a stitch of clothes between them.See also: clothes, of, stitch, without

with not a stitch of clothes (on)

Totally nude; not wearing any clothing whatsoever. As I walked into the kitchen, I saw my roommate by the counter with not a stitch of clothes on. I nearly dropped my mug of tea! The group of ten or so students streaked onto the field with not a stitch of clothes between them.See also: clothes, not, of, stitch

not have a stitch of clothes (one)

To be totally nude; to not have any clothing on whatsoever. My roommate didn't have a stitch of clothes on as I walked into the kitchen. I nearly dropped my mug of tea! The group of ten or so students didn't have a stitch of clothes between them as they streaked onto the field during the halftime performance.See also: clothes, have, not, of, stitch

stitch on

To fasten something onto something else with stitches. A noun or pronoun can be used between "stitch" and "on." I stitched a patch on my jacket to cover up the large the tear. I got my new jersey for the football team, but they haven't stitched on my name yet.See also: on, stitch

stitch (something) onto (something else)

To fasten something onto something else with stitches. I stitched a patch onto my jacket to cover up the large the tear. I got my new jersey for the football team, but they haven't stitched my name onto it yet.See also: stitch

in stitches

Fig. laughing very hard. Charlie had us in stitches with all his jokes. The movie sure was funny. I was in stitches!See also: stitch

keep someone in stitches

Fig. to cause someone to laugh loud and hard, for a period of time. The comedian kept us in stitches for nearly an hour. The teacher kept the class in stitches, but the students didn't learn anything.See also: keep, stitch

not have a stitch of clothes (on)

Fig. naked. He walked through the house and didn't have a stitch of clothes on.See also: clothes, have, not, of, stitch

stitch in time saves nine

Prov. If you fix a small problem right away, it will not become a bigger problem later. Let's patch the roof before that hole gets bigger. A stitch in time saves nine.See also: nine, save, stitch, time

stitch something onto something

and stitch something onto sew something onto the surface of something else. Fred stitched the badge onto his jacket. Fred stitched on the badge.See also: stitch

stitch something up

to sew something together; to mend a tear or ripped seam. I tore my shirt. Would you stitch it up, please? Please stitch up my shirt.See also: stitch, up

in stitches

Laughing uncontrollably, as in Joke after joke had me in stitches. Although the precise idiom dates only from about 1930, Shakespeare had a similar expression in Twelfth Night (3:2): "If you desire the spleen, and will laugh yourselves into stitches, follow me." Stitches here refers to the sharp local pain (known as a stitch in the side) that can make one double over, much as a fit of laughter can. See also: stitch

stitch in time, a

A prompt action will avert more serious trouble. For example, Changing the car's oil every 7,000 miles is a stitch in time. The complete form of this adage, a stitch in time saves nine, appeared in Thomas Fuller's 1732 proverb collection, Gnomologia, and is so well known that it often is stated in shortened form. Ogden Nash played with it in the title for his verse collection, A Stitch Too Late Is My Fate (1938). See also: stitch

without a stitch on

Naked, as in They let their baby run around outside without a stitch on. A related phrase is not have a stitch on. These expressions use stitch in the sense of "a piece of clothing," a usage dating from the early 1800s. See also: on, stitch, without

a stitch in time

If someone says a stitch in time, they mean that it is better to deal with a problem in its early stages, in order to prevent it getting worse. As for the paintwork, paint over any small areas that have flaked off and save yourself a bigger job later on. A stitch in time. Note: This expression comes from the proverb a stitch in time saves nine, which can also be used in full. Meanwhile, it was announced that interest rates were rising now to prevent bigger rises later. It was, said Mr George, a case of `a stitch in time saves nine'.See also: stitch, time

in stitches

INFORMALIf you are in stitches, you are laughing a lot. It was so funny — we were in stitches. Note: You can also say that you have someone in stitches, meaning that you make them laugh a lot. Thea had us in stitches with her tales of her family.See also: stitch

a stitch in time

if you sort out a problem immediately, it may save a lot of extra work later. proverb The fuller form of the expression is a stitch in time saves nine. Nine here has no particular significance as a number but was chosen because of its similarity in sound with the word time .See also: stitch, time

in stitches

laughing uncontrollably. informal Stitch, in the sense of ‘a sudden localized jabbing pain’, such as might be caused by a needle, is recorded in Old English. It is now generally used of a muscle spasm in the side caused especially by exertion. Shakespeare seems to have been the first to describe stitches brought on by laughter; in Twelfth Night ( 1601 ) Maria invites her fellow conspirators to observe the lovelorn Malvolio with the words: ‘If you…will laugh yourselves into stitches, follow me’. 1981 D. M. Thomas The White Hotel She had them in stitches with her absurd—but true— anecdotes. See also: stitch

not have a stitch ˈon

without a stitch ˈon

(informal) have no clothes on; be naked: When he came into my room, I didn’t have a stitch on. I was so embarrassed! ♢ We left our clothes along the river bank and went swimming without a stitch on.See also: have, not, on, stitch

a ˌstitch in ˈtime (saves ˈnine)

(saying) if you act immediately when something goes wrong, it will save you a lot more work later, because the problem will get worse if you leave it: We’d better fix that leak before it does any permanent damage. A stitch in time...See also: stitch, time

in ˈstitches

(informal) laughing a lot: The film had the audience in stitches.See also: stitch

stitch up

v.1. To mend or repair something with or as if with stitches: The tailor stitched up the rip in the jacket. The cut over my eye was deep, but the doctor stitched it up in a matter of minutes.2. To reach some official agreement: I've stitched up a deal with my mechanic so that I pay only for parts and not labor. The agreement was easy to make; we stitched it up in a day.See also: stitch, up

a stitch

1. n. a very funny person. Harry is a stitch. What a sense of humor! 2. n. a sharp pain, usually in the side. I got a stitch and had to drop out of the marathon. See also: stitch

in stitches

Informal Laughing uncontrollably.See also: stitch

in stitches

Overcome with laughter. This expression, which in this precise form dates from about 1930, uses stitches in the sense of “a stitch in the side,” that is, uncontrollable laughter can actually make one’s sides hurt. Shakespeare used a version of it in Twelfth Night (3.2): “If you desire the spleen, and will laugh yourselves into stitches, follow me.” See also: stitch

stitch in time saves nine, a

Solving a difficulty while it is small may save a great deal of trouble in the end. The analogy to mending a small rip versus sewing an entire new seam was a proverb by the eighteenth century, appearing in Thomas Fuller’s 1732 collection. It has been repeated dozens of times since; Ogden Nash played with it in the title of a verse collection, A Stitch Too Late Is My Fate (1938).See also: save, stitch, time

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have (one) in stitches

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stitch (something) onto (something else)

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verb sew

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noun pain

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phrase stitch someone up

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phrase stitch something up

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noun a sensation of physical discomfort occurring as the result of disease or injury

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noun a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing

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noun a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running

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verb fasten by sewing

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