sew
playSimple Definition of sew
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: to make or repair something (such as a piece of clothing) by using a needle and thread
Full Definition of sew
sewed
sewn
play \ˈsōn\ orsewed
sewing
transitive verb
1 : to unite or fasten by stitches
2 : to close or enclose by sewing <sew the money in a bag>
intransitive verb
: to practice or engage in sewing
Examples of sew in a sentence
She sews her own dresses by hand.
He sewed a patch onto his sleeve.
I sewed the button back on the shirt.
The surgeon sewed the wound shut.
She designs her own dresses and sews in her free time.
Origin and Etymology of sew
Middle English, from Old English sīwian; akin to Old High German siuwen to sew, Latin suere
First Known Use: before 12th century
SEW Defined for Kids
sew
playDefinition of sew for Students
sewed
sewn
\ˈsōn\ orsewed
sewing
1 : to join or fasten by stitches
2 : to work with needle and thread
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