suture

/ˈsuːtʊr/ or /ˈsuːtɪr/

Definitions

1. noun

a stitch or a seam, especially one made in a surgical operation to close a wound.

“The doctor carefully closed the wound with sutures.”

2. verb

to join or sew together something, especially with stitches or a seam.

“The seamstress sutured the torn fabric.”

3. verb

to join or unite two or more things.

“The two companies sutured their differences and formed a partnership.”

Synonyms

  • join
  • seam
  • stitch
  • unite

Antonyms

  • divide
  • separate