restitch

stitch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stich]
- /stɪtʃ/
- /ˌriːˈstɪʧ /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stich]
- /stɪtʃ/

Definitions of restitch word

noun restitch 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. 1
noun restitch a loop or portion of thread disposed in place by one such movement in sewing: to rip out stitches. 1
noun restitch a particular mode of disposing the thread in sewing or the style of work produced by one such method. 1
noun restitch one complete movement of the needle or other implement used in knitting, crocheting, netting, tatting, etc. 1
noun restitch the portion of work produced. 1
noun restitch a thread, bit, or piece of any fabric or of clothing: to remove every stitch of clothes. 1

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Origin of restitch

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (noun) Middle English stiche, Old English stice a thrust, stab; cognate with German Stich prick; akin to stick2; (v.) Middle English stichen to stab, pierce, derivative of the noun

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Parts of speech for Restitch

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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restitch popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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