stitching

American  

[stich-ing] / ˈstɪtʃ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that stitches.

2. a series or line of stitches.

3. mending by means of sewing.

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Other Word Forms

• unstitching adjective

Etymology

Origin of stitching

First recorded in 1515–25; stitch + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Most years at Christmas, we were lucky enough to get an orange, a peppermint stick, and a new pair of socks or a handkerchief embroidered with Mamas fine stitching—more than most.

From Literature

This administration is not the first to use AI; federal agencies have been gradually stitching the technology into their work for years, including to translate documents, analyze data and categorize public comments, among other uses.

From Salon

The softness of the fabric, the bumpy stitching, the frayed edges.

From Literature

Elsewhere in the warehouse, an authenticator uses a device smaller than a stapler to scan a Louis Vuitton tote to help determine whether the leather, stitching and branding are authentic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since I’d been helping out stitching the detectives’ costumes, I’d become friendly with a few of the agents, and Mr. Webster was the merriest.

From Literature

Related Words

• hem
• joint
• pleat