interstitch

English

Alternative forms

• inter-stitch

Etymology

inter- +‎ stitch

Verb

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

1. connect things together with stitches to form a single piece.
   • 1916, Rudolf Gahl, Mining and Metallurgy, Volumes 115-120‎^[1]:

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

   • 2001, David M. Boje, Narrative Methods for Organizational & Communication Research‎^[2]:

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

Noun

interstitch (plural interstitches)

1. area where the stitch is located.
   • 2011, K F Au, Advances in Knitting Technology - Page 39

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