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interstitch en · NOUN

Etymology

From inter- + stitch.

Meanings

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

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
interstitches	Number=Plur		lexicographic
inter-stitch		alternative	lexicographic

interstitch en · VERB

Etymology

From inter- + stitch.

Meanings

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:
   • 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:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
inter-stitch		alternative	lexicographic
interstitches	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
interstitching	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
interstitched	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
interstitched	Tense=Past		lexicographic