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US/stɪtʃ/
UK/stɪtʃ/
a short length of thread sewn through cloth or skin, or the loop made by it
In context
She sewed a few stitches to fix the button on my shirt.
He needed six stitches in his arm after the accident.
I dropped a stitch while knitting the scarf and had to start again.
Words that go with stitch
verb + noun
- need stitchesIf the cut is deep, you may need stitches.
- have stitchesHe had stitches removed after ten days.
- drop a stitchBe careful not to drop a stitch.
- remove stitchesThe nurse will remove the stitches next week.
adjective + noun
- tiny stitchThe tailor used tiny stitches along the hem.
noun + preposition
- stitch in timeA stitch in time saves nine, as the saying goes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He needed six stitch in his arm.Correct: He needed six stitches in his arm.