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- [stich-ing]
- /ˈstɪtʃ ɪŋ/
- /stɪtʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stich-ing]
- /ˈstɪtʃ ɪŋ/
Definitions of stitching word
- noun stitching 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 stitching a loop or portion of thread disposed in place by one such movement in sewing: to rip out stitches. 1
- noun stitching a particular mode of disposing the thread in sewing or the style of work produced by one such method. 1
- noun stitching one complete movement of the needle or other implement used in knitting, crocheting, netting, tatting, etc. 1
- noun stitching the portion of work produced. 1
- noun stitching a thread, bit, or piece of any fabric or of clothing: to remove every stitch of clothes. 1
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Origin of stitching
First appearance:
before 1515 One of the 27% oldest English words
First recorded in 1515-25; stitch + -ing1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Stitching
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stitching popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
stitching usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stitching
noun stitching
- gusset — a small, triangular piece of material inserted into a shirt, shoe, etc., to improve the fit or for reinforcement. Compare godet (def 1), gore3 (def 1).
- backstitching — Present participle of backstitch.
- crocheting — Present participle of crochet.
- hemming — to fold back and sew down the edge of (cloth, a garment, etc.); form an edge or border on or around.
- mending — the act of mending; repair or improvement.
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