stitch
UK: stɪtʃ | US: stɪtʃ
n. a single loop of thread or yarn made by a needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting
n. a sudden sharp pain in the side of the body, often caused by running
vt. to fasten or join with stitches
The word "stitch" traces back to Old English stice, meaning "a prick, puncture, or stab," derived from Proto-Germanic stikiz. The root stit- is linked to the action of piercing or sewing, reflecting its dual modern meanings of both sewing loops and sharp pains. The -ch suffix evolved as a nominalizer in Middle English. The word's progression from "piercing" to "sewing" highlights how sewing mimics repetitive pricking motions with a needle.
She sewed a neat stitch along the hem of the dress.
After running too fast, he felt a sharp stitch in his side.
The surgeon used dissolvable stitches to close the wound.
Can you stitch this button back onto my shirt?
The quilt was decorated with colorful cross-stitch patterns.