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

:  official credit for a save

:  other than :  but, except

:  except for the fact that :  only

:  but, except

:  the ninth in a set or series

:  something having nine units or members: such as

:  the nine Muses