stitch

/stɪt͡ʃ/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.

2

A single pass of a surgical suture (to sew the edges of a wound together)

3

An arrangement of stitches in sewing, or method of stitching in some particular way or style.

4

An intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage, brought on by exercise or laughing.

5

A local sharp pain (anywhere); an acute pain, like the piercing of a needle.

6

A single turn of the thread round a needle in knitting; a link, or loop, of yarn

7

An arrangement of stitches in knitting, or method of knitting in some particular way or style.

8

A space of work taken up, or gone over, in a single pass of the needle.

9

A fastening, as of thread or wire, through the back of a book to connect the pages.

10

Any space passed over; distance.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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