Stitches Meaning in English
word · lemma: stitch
Definition
Stitches are loops of thread used to close a wound during medical treatment, or loops used in sewing to join pieces of fabric.
Usage & Nuances
'Stitches' is most often used in medicine ('get stitches') and sewing. In medical context, it refers to closing wounds; common phrase: 'need stitches'. In sewing, it can mean any line of thread that holds fabric. Don't confuse with 'stitch' (singular, can also mean a cramp after exercise: 'a stitch in my side').
Example Sentences
The doctor gave her ten stitches after the accident.
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I can sew simple stitches by hand.
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The nurse checked my stitches before I left the hospital.
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Don't worry, your stitches will dissolve on their own in a week or two.
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She laughed so hard she nearly popped her stitches!
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The seamstress used tiny stitches so the seam wouldn't show.
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