Transcription
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- [stich]
- /stɪtʃ/
- /ˌriːˈstɪʧ /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stich]
- /stɪtʃ/
Definitions of restitch word
- noun restitch one complete movement of a threaded needle through a fabric or material such as to leave behind it a single loop or portion of thread, as in sewing, embroidery, or the surgical closing of wounds. 1
- noun restitch a loop or portion of thread disposed in place by one such movement in sewing: to rip out stitches. 1
- noun restitch a particular mode of disposing the thread in sewing or the style of work produced by one such method. 1
- noun restitch one complete movement of the needle or other implement used in knitting, crocheting, netting, tatting, etc. 1
- noun restitch the portion of work produced. 1
- noun restitch a thread, bit, or piece of any fabric or of clothing: to remove every stitch of clothes. 1
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Origin of restitch
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English stiche, Old English stice a thrust, stab; cognate with German Stich prick; akin to stick2; (v.) Middle English stichen to stab, pierce, derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Restitch
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
restitch popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
restitch usage trend in Literature
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- how to restitch a baseball glove?
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