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stitch

verb

/stɪtʃ/

Meaning

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

to sew fabric together using a needle and thread; also a single loop of thread in sewing

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

She stitched the torn dress carefully.

in stitches

sew, mend, join, repair, darn, embroider, hem

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sew, mend, join, repair

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sew, mend, darn, embroider, hem

tear, rip, separate, cut

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tear, rip, separate, cut

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tear, rip

stitch together, stitch up, cross stitch, stitch in time, drop a stitch, stitch work, stitch line, stitch pattern

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stitch together, stitch up, cross stitch, stitch in time, drop a stitch

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stitch together, stitch work, stitch line, stitch pattern

temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier

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