ALL meanings of in stitches
in stitch
I i - noun in stitches 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 in stitches a loop or portion of thread disposed in place by one such movement in sewing: to rip out stitches. 1
- noun in stitches a particular mode of disposing the thread in sewing or the style of work produced by one such method. 1
- noun in stitches one complete movement of the needle or other implement used in knitting, crocheting, netting, tatting, etc. 1
- noun in stitches the portion of work produced. 1
- noun in stitches a thread, bit, or piece of any fabric or of clothing: to remove every stitch of clothes. 1
- noun in stitches the least bit of anything: He wouldn't do a stitch of work. 1
- noun in stitches a sudden, sharp pain, especially in the intercostal muscles: a stitch in the side. 1
- verb with object in stitches to work upon, join, mend, or fasten with or as if with stitches; sew (often followed by together): to stitch together flour sacks to make curtains; a plan that was barely stitched together. 1
- verb with object in stitches to ornament or embellish with stitches: to stitch a shirt with a monogram. 1
- verb without object in stitches to make stitches, join together, or sew. 1
- idioms in stitches in stitches, convulsed with laughter: The comedian had us in stitches all evening. 1
- phrase in stitches If you are in stitches, you cannot stop laughing. 0
- noun in stitches laughing uncontrollably 0
- noun in stitches in a state of uproarious laughter 0