interstitch

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verb

connect things together with stitches to form a single piece.

Scrabble 16

Meanings

verbinterstitch (third-person singular simple present interstitches, present participle interstitching, simple past and past participle interstitched)

present singular third person interstitches · participle present interstitching · participle past interstitched · past interstitched · alternative inter-stitch

  1. connect things together with stitches to form a single piece.

    In the interest of greater economy, we intend giving up interstitching the layers of canvas.

    1916, Rudolf Gahl, Mining and Metallurgy, Volumes 115-120
    1 more example

    Storytelling occurs as a tapestry as an inter-stitching of information among customers, managers, executives, vendors, employees and consultants.

    2001, David M. Boje, Narrative Methods for Organizational & Communication Research
nouninterstitch (plural interstitches)

plural interstitches · alternative inter-stitch

  1. area where the stitch is located.

    As a result of the bending and torsional forces in the inter-stitches, rib fabrics contract once they leave the needles […]

    2011, K F Au, Advances in Knitting Technology - Page 39

Origin

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MLA

“interstitch.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/interstitch. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “interstitch,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/interstitch.

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