Difference between Stitch and Suture

What is the difference between Stitch and Suture?

Stitch as a verb is to form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches. while Suture as a verb is to sew up or join by means of a suture

Stitch

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches. To sew, or unite by stitches. To form land into ridges. To practice/practise stitching or needlework.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made. An arrangement of stitches in sewing, or method of stitching in some particular way or style. An intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage, caused by internal organs pulling downwards on the diaphragm during exercise. A single turn of the thread round a needle in knitting; a link, or loop, of yarn An arrangement of stitches in knitting, or method of knitting in some particular way or style. A space of work taken up, or gone over, in a single pass of the needle. Hence, by extension, any space passed over; distance. A local sharp pain; an acute pain, like the piercing of a needle. A contortion, or twist. Any least part of a fabric or dress. A furrow. (Chapman)

Example sentence: Having the Stitch character, the villain that becomes a hero, coming from outer space, it took a very difficult and complex story and put it into a simpler, kinder time.

Suture

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Seam formed by sewing two edges (esp. of skin) together.Thread used to sew two edges (esp. of skin) together; stitch.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to sew up or join by means of a suture

We hope you now know whether to use Stitch or Suture in your sentence.

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