■ noun
1》 a loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting.
↘a method of sewing, knitting, or crocheting producing a particular pattern: an embroidery ~.
2》 [usu. with negative ] informal the smallest item of clothing: swimming around with not a ~ on.
3》 a sudden sharp pain in the side of the body, caused by strenuous exercise.
■ verb
1》 make or mend with ~es; apply a ~ or ~es to.
2》 ( ~ someone up ) Brit. informal manipulate a situation to someone's disadvantage.
↘( ~ something up ) manipulate a situation or secure a deal to one's own advantage.
Phrases
in ~es informal laughing uncontrollably.
Derivatives
~er noun
~ery noun
~ing noun
~less adjective
Origin
OE stice , of Gmc origin; related to stick 2 .