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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
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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.
Recent Examples of sew from the Web
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Also known as alopecia reduction, the surgery is intended to correct balding, and involves cutting the bald spot out and sewing the remaining skin back together.
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Her parents owned a fabrics store, and her grandmother taught her how to sew.
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In addition to superior workmanship – sewn binding and acid-free pages – the Library of America has always favored a light editorial touch, and Waldstreicher's End Notes are a perfect combination of helpful and unobtrusive.
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MIAMI (AP) — Lauri Markkanen had a special accessory sewn into the lining of his suit jacket at the NBA draft.
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Maximum Leverage Others say Trump needs to act quickly to sew up the deal before investigations entangling him eat away at his presidential power.
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In the hole left in my dad's chest, about the size of a small cantaloupe, Frank's heart was sewn in carefully.
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Lee even sewed the patches on a flight jacket for former President George Bush Sr.
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GAAFETs don't necessarily have the 5nm node sewn up, though.
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Origin and Etymology of sew
Middle English, from Old English sīwian; akin to Old High German siuwen to sew, Latin suere
SEW Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of sew for English Language Learners
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: to make or repair something (such as a piece of clothing) by using a needle and thread
SEW Defined for Kids
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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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