to stitch
Third Person
stitches
Present Participle
stitching
Past Tense
stitched
Past Participle
stitched
1
to join fabric or material by using a needle and thread
transitive
- I will stitch the torn fabric to repair the dress.
- She stitched the hem of the curtains to adjust the length.
- To mend the ripped seam, make sure to stitch it with a strong thread.
- The tailor stitched the seams of the dress to ensure a perfect fit.
Synonyms:
2
to join the edges of a wound together by a thread and needle
transitive
- The doctor stitched the deep cut on the patient's arm to close the wound.
- After the surgery, the surgeon stitched the incision to promote healing.
- She carefully stitched the gash on her forehead to minimize scarring.
- The nurse stitched the laceration on the child's knee to stop the bleeding.
- He stitched the puncture wound on his hand after cleaning it thoroughly.