stich

¹

[ stik ]

noun

, plural stichs.

1. a verse or line of poetry.

stich

²

[ stik ]

noun

, Cards.

, plural stichs.

1. the last trick, being of special scoring value in certain games, as pinochle or klaberjass.

stich

/ stɪk /

noun

1. a line of poetry; verse

Derived Forms

• ˈstichic, adjective
• ˈstichically, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of stich¹

First recorded in 1715–25, stich is from the Greek word stíchos row, line, verse

Origin of stich²

< German: literally, sting; Old High German stih prick; stitch

Word History and Origins

Origin of stich¹

C18: from Greek stikhos row, verse; related to steikhein to walk

Example Sentences

Steve Stich admitted there was “tension in the room” between Boeing and Nasa while the decision was being made, with Boeing arguing that their spacecraft could safely return with the pair on board.

From BBC

Steve Stich, Nasa’s commercial crew programme manager, told a media briefing that both astronauts were passionate about their jobs.

From BBC

Steve Stich, manager of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, said the decision resulted from inconclusive ground tests that were conducted on the thrusters after they malfunctioned when Starliner docked with the space station on June 6.

From Los Angeles Times

But Stich said Wednesday that engineers were analyzing the possibility that on a return flight there would be a simultaneous leak of the helium and a malfunctioning of the thrusters.

From Los Angeles Times

Stich said that returning Starliner this time would only require that the control software be set for an uncrewed mission.

From Los Angeles Times