a stitch in time (saves nine)

: a local sharp and sudden pain especially in the side

: one in-and-out movement of a threaded needle in sewing, embroidering, or suturing

: a portion of thread left in the material or suture left in the tissue after one stitch

: to fasten, join, or close with or as if with stitches

: to make, mend, or decorate with or as if with stitches

: to unite by means of staples

: the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues : duration

: a nonspatial continuum that is measured in terms of events which succeed one another from past through present to future

: leisure

: to arrange or set the time of : schedule

: to regulate (a watch) to keep correct time

: to set the tempo, speed, or duration of

: of or relating to time

: recording time

: timed to ignite or explode at a specific moment

: to deliver from sin

: to rescue or deliver from danger or harm

: to preserve or guard from injury, destruction, or loss

: a play that prevents an opponent from scoring or winning

: the action of a relief pitcher in baseball in successfully protecting a team's lead

: other than : but, except

: except for the fact that : only

: but, except

: a number that is one more than eight — see Table of Numbers

: the ninth in a set or series

: something having nine units or members: such as