stitches

[US]/[stɪtʃiz]/
[UK]/[ˈstɪtʃɪz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A row of stitches.; A surgical seam.; A small detail or feature.
v.To sew with stitches.; To join or fasten with stitches.; To add a small detail or feature.

Phrases & Collocations

stitches out

tight stitches

removing stitches

neat stitches

stitched up

loose stitches

stitching fabric

stitched together

counted stitches

hidden stitches

Example Sentences

the doctor removed the stitches after a week.

she carefully removed the stitches from her knee.

he had several stitches on his forehead after the accident.

the surgeon used dissolvable stitches to close the wound.

she needed stitches after cutting herself on the glass.

the nurse cleaned the area around the stitches.

he winced as the nurse removed the stitches.

make sure the stitches don't get infected.

the wound required many stitches to heal properly.

she used a needle and thread to make neat stitches.

the dog chewed at the stitches on his leg.

he checked the stitches daily to ensure they were secure.

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