1. A link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
   "The seamstress carefully counted her stitches to ensure an even pattern"
    
2. A sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running
   "The runner developed a stitch in his side during the marathon"
    
3. A loop of thread used for repairing wounds in the skin
   "he had ten stitches on his arm"

1. Fasten, join or repair by sewing
   "She stitched together the torn pieces of the quilt";
   - sew, run up, sew together, stitch up
    
2. Make stitches using a needle and thread
   "She stitched a button onto her coat";
   - sew

Derived forms: stitched, stitching, stitches

Type of: fasten, fix, hurting, pain, secure, sewing, stitchery

Encyclopedia: Stitch