[stich] 
,| 1. | 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. |
| 2. | a loop or portion of thread disposed in place by one such movement in sewing: to rip out stitches. |
| 3. | a particular mode of disposing the thread in sewing or the style of work produced by one such method. |
| 4. | one complete movement of the needle or other implement used in knitting, crocheting, netting, tatting, etc. |
| 5. | the portion of work produced. |
| 6. | a thread, bit, or piece of any fabric or of clothing: to remove every stitch of clothes. |
| 7. | the least bit of anything: He wouldn't do a stitch of work. |
| 8. | a sudden, sharp pain, esp. in the intercostal muscles: a stitch in the side. |
| 9. | to work upon, join, mend, or fasten with or as if with stitches; sew (often fol. by together): to stitch together flour sacks to make curtains; a plan that was barely stitched together. |
| 10. | to ornament or embellish with stitches: to stitch a shirt with a monogram. |
| 11. | to make stitches, join together, or sew. |
| 12. | in stitches, convulsed with laughter: The comedian had us in stitches all evening. |
stitch (stĭch)
n.
A sudden sharp pain, especially in the side.
A single suture.