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
  • Without formal fashion training, Barnekow applies both her early engineering education and sewing techniques learned from her grandmother.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
  • From sewing kits to toilet paper to good customer service, some things just went out the window.
    Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of sewing
Noun
  • Stick to your knitting — but be clear and firm on issues where the law is on your side.
    Neil Irwin, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
  • This partnership celebrates her passion for knitting and advocacy for neurodivergent creators, highlighting MakerPlace by Michaels’ commitment to supporting makers of all abilities.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Definition of knitting
Noun
  • The closures needed for the repairs have caused gridlock for drivers and heavy losses to businesses.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
  • What's inside: The now-law transfers $227 million to the state's Helene disaster recovery fund, $100 million for a loan program for water and wastewater repairs after Helene and $100 million for loans to local governments in areas affected by the storm.
    Lucille Sherman, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of repair
Noun
  • Plus, obsessing over chicken rice, how to use extra pumpkin filling, where chefs eat on their night off and how food waste affects climate change.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Get The Recipe White Cake With Cranberry Filling And Orange Buttercream Cranberry filling and orange buttercream upgrade white cake into an impressive Christmas layer cake that delivers layers of flavor in every bite.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of filling
Noun
  • With less than six weeks left before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, the speech serves as a sort of closing argument and a chance for Biden to shape how history will view his job performance on the economy.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The truth is that neither the AFT nor the CDC had any authority to impose school closing policies.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of closing
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