Suture Definition

suture
noun
  1. an immovable joint (especially between the bones of the skull)
  2. a seam used in surgery
  3. thread of catgut or silk or wire used by surgeons to stitch tissues together
verb
  1. join with a suture; "suture the wound after surgery"

"Suture" in song lyrics

See how suture is used in real songs:

  • "It's time to wake you up so I begin to suture"
    Digital Underground — Tales of the Funky
  • "Scared of the suture"
    PremRock & Willie Green — Move
  • "To fix the future, elixir with a suture"
    Living Legends f/ Abstract Rude — You Hear About It

Usage tips for "suture"

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