To join or close by sewing. / To fabricate (e.g. a legal case). / (Britain, Australia, slang) To maliciously or dishonestly incriminate someone; to set up (in the sense trap or ensnare)

(sewing) A simple embroidery stitch in which the needle is passed in and out of the fabric in a series of even stitches in a straight row.

To sew (something) using a blanket stitch

(sewing) A strong stitch, similar to a buttonhole stitch, used to finish and reinforce the edges of blankets etc. / A similar, more decorative stitch.

(countable) A double stitch that forms a cross. / (uncountable) Embroidery or needlework made using such stitches.

(transitive, intransitive) To embroider with such stitches.

Obsolete form of thorough-stitch.

(obsolete) Thoroughly, through to the end.

A stitch in which the center of the fold is placed across the saddle of the stitcher and then wire staples are driven through and clinched on the inside.

plural of cross-stitch