stitching 1 of 2

noun

Definition of stitchingnext
as in sewing

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stitching

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verb

present participle of stitch
as in suturing
to close up with a series of interlacing stitches the doctor stitched the wound so adroitly that the scar was barely visible after the stitches were removed

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  1. sewing
  2. knitting
  3. repair
  4. filling
  5. closing
Noun
  • During this time, shoppers should be able to grab major deals on everything from home decor and crafting supplies to sewing and baking essentials.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
  • When the conflict began, Collins established a sewing group in Cairo and sent finished products across the Egyptian border in collaboration with World Central Kitchen.
    Daniela De Lorenzo, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of sewing
Noun
  • Inspired by her grandmother's knitting lessons and a love of oil painting and animals, Arundell creates intricate designs using materials such as mohair.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Stick to your knitting — but be clear and firm on issues where the law is on your side.
    Neil Irwin, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of knitting
Noun
  • This simple mechanism makes repairs faster and smoother.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Many millennials, for example, hoped to buy affordable starter homes but paid top dollar for houses in need of lots of repairs and updates.
    Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of repair
Noun
  • Easy Cheesecake Crust Similar to a pie crust, crush up leftover cookies and add butter, but press the mixture into a springform pan instead, and add cheesecake filling.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Optimization for cost and convenience has made the average tortilla more redolent of cardboard than corn, designed not for flavor but to encase delicious fillings.
    Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of filling
Noun
  • The day after the closing was announced something miraculous happened.
    Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Now, with the closing of the 20-year development agreement on the horizon, Whitebird is suing.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of closing
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