stich / stick [stɪk]
stich – n. – a division of writing, either prose or poetry, of a measured or average length
stick – n. & v. – n. – 1. a piece of wood that that is much longer than its diameter and often cut from a thin branch, a rod, a twig; 2. a customary length of textiles etc.; 3. a block in progress; v. – 1. pierce, stab with a sharp instrument; 2. furnish with support; 3. adhere to