stitches
Loops through fabric
Stitches is the plural of stitch—a single loop of thread in sewing or a single movement of the needle.
In medicine, stitches are sutures closing a wound: She needed twelve stitches.
A stitch can also be a sharp pain in the side from exertion.
To be in stitches is to laugh uncontrollably: His impression of the boss had us in stitches.
Pointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- seamJoined fabric edge
- hemFolded garment edge
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
thimble · seamstress · tailor · fabric · pattern · basting · backstitch · zigzag
Uncontrollable emotional outburst
- hilariousExtremely amusing
- side-splittingExtremely amusing, causing convulsions
- gigglingLaughing in short bursts
- cacklingHarsh, staccato laughter
howling · tears · rolling · doubled over · cracking up · fits · uproarious · comedic
Coiled, or an injury
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
surgeon · closure · healing · gauze · bandage · sterile · antiseptic · staples
Thread-based textile craft
- threadFiber for stitching
- flossInterdental cleaning strand
- hoopRigid circular frame
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
sampler · crewel · needlepoint · tapestry · motif · design · pattern · backstitch
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
bobbin · thimble · seamstress · tailor · fabric · pattern · basting · backstitch · zigzag · overlock
hysterics
Uncontrollable emotional outburst
- hilariousExtremely amusing
- side-splittingExtremely amusing, causing convulsions
- gigglingLaughing in short bursts
cackling · howling · tears · rolling · doubled over · cracking up · fits · uproarious · comedic · funny
wound
Coiled, or an injury
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- needlePointed implement for sewing
thread · surgeon · closure · healing · gauze · bandage · sterile · antiseptic · staples · trauma
needlework
Thread-based textile craft
canvas · sampler · crewel · needlepoint · tapestry · motif · design · pattern · backstitch · French knot
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
needles · ribbing · gauge · stockinette · cable · dropped · wool · skein · pattern · afghan
side
Lateral portion of something
breathing · spasm · abdominal · exercise · jogging · acute · sudden · doubled over · winded · twinge
- medicinedoctor, doctors, hospital, medicine, surgery
- medical caresurgery, examination, injection, prescription, medication
- hospitalizationhospital bed, hospital gown, inpatient, admission, discharge papers
- injury recoveryrehab, PT, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pain management
- vet clinicveterinarian, pet hospital, vet assistant, exam table, waiting rooms
- wound carebandage, bandages, gauze, gauze pads, dressings
stitchesstaples
Small metal paper-binders
surgical glue · open wound · adhesive strips · butterfly closures · steri-strips
stitchestears
Violent pulls apart
rips · unsewing · unraveling · seam ripper · cutting
- in stitchesLaughing so hard it hurts
- running stitchSimplest hand-sewing technique
- stitched upClosed with thread
- cross stitchNeedlework technique using X-shaped stitches
- stitch in timeProverbial preventative measure
- hand stitchingSewing done manually
stitch, stitching, stitched, stitchery, stitchers, stitcher, unstitched, restitched, restitch