sewing machine

noun

: a machine that is used for sewing things

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In the window sits a horse saddle on an old Swinger sewing machine stand, a nod to her parents. Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026 The steady hum of the sewing machine is familiar. Kenny Choi, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026 Someone called Prue, who until today had remained hidden in the wardrobe-room on the first floor pedalling her sewing machine, had a chair allocated for her use in the prompt corner and a space reserved for cotton reels and safety pins on the props table in the wings. Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026 One of the hurdles in bringing production back to the States has been a lack of skilled sewing machine operators. Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sewing machine

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sewing machine

noun
: a machine for sewing
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