Definition of sew
sewed
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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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American workers also had to learn how to sew, shape and embroider the distinctive headwear, a popular style of which, the Wool 504, retails for $48.
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An angry 7-inch scar descending straight down from her navel shows where doctors went in not once but twice to clear out infection and sew up her intestines.
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American workers also had to learn how to sew, shape, and embroider the distinctive headwear, a popular style of which, the Wool 504, retails for $48.
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And the buttons and label have to be sewn on by hand by a store worker.
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And the buttons and label have to be sewn on by hand by a store worker.
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And the buttons and label have to be sewn on by hand by a store worker.
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These volunteers have spent the month of May carrying the names of soldiers who did not come home sewn onto backpacks.
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Within each tent, sheets of rubber are sewn between huge tubes that work like ribs.
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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
First Known Use: before 12th century
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
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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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