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stitching

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈstɪtʃɪŋ// UK //stˈɪtʃɪŋ// stitch·ing

n. the pattern of thread that holds pieces of fabric together. You can see it on your clothes, shoes, or even on a wound after a doctor fixes it.

n. a row of stitches or the style in which they are made, typically in sewing, embroidery, or surgery.


SIMPLE

The stitching on these jeans is very strong.

CONTEXTUAL

She noticed that the stitching on the leather bag was starting to come loose after years of use.

COMPLEX

The surgeon performed the procedure with such precision that the resulting stitching was almost invisible, ensuring minimal scarring as the tissue began to heal.

Synonyms
Usage

Refers to the collective work or pattern of stitches; for individual loops of thread, use the countable noun 'stitch'.

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