a loop of thread or yarn left in material or worked in fabric by a single in-and-out movement of the needle in sewing, embroidery, knitting, or crochet
a method of stitching
in surgery, etc, a tied loop of thread used to close a wound; a suture1
a local sharp and sudden pain in the side brought on by running or exercise
informal (usu in negative contexts ) the least scrap of clothing
not wearing a stitch
in stitches
laughing uncontrollably
[Old English stice prick, stitch in the side]