stitch(es) \'stitch\
n.
1 a : a local sharp and sudden pain esp. in the side 2 a :
one in-and-out movement of a threaded needle in sewing, embroidering, or
suturing b : a portion of thread left in the material or suture
left in the tissue after one stitch 3 : at least part esp. of
clothing 4 : a single loop of thread or yarn around an implement
(as a knitting needle or crochet hook) 5: a stitch or
series of stitches formed in a particular way <a basting~> -- in
stitches : in a state of uncontrollable laughter.