drop a stitch Definition

stitch
noun stitches

1. A single interlinking loop of thread or yarn in sewing or knitting.
2. A complete movement of the needle or needles to create such a loop.
3. Any of various ways in which such loops are interlinked.

Example: cross-stitch
4. A sharp ache in the side resulting from physical exertion.
5. non-technical
A suture.

verb stitches, stitched, stitching

1. To join, close, decorate, etc with stitches.
2. To sew.
3. non-technical
To close a cut, wound, etc with stitches.

Derivative: stitched
adj

Derivative: stitcher
noun

Derivative: stitchery
noun

Idiom: a stitch in time

An action, such as a repair, corrective measure, etc, that is taken just before any further damage is done.

Idiom: drop a stitch

To accidently fail to knit it and so potentially leave a hole in the work.

Idiom: in stitches

colloq
Helpless with laughter.

Idiom: without a stitch (not a stitch)

colloq
Without any clothing or no clothing at all.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon stice prick.

Phrasal Verb: stitch someone up

To incriminate, trick, betray, double-cross, etc them.To swindle or overcharge them.
Example: The garage stitched him up by selling him four tyres when only two were worn

Phrasal Verb: stitch something up

To sew it together.