sews; sewed; sewn
ˈsoʊn 
or sewed; sewing
or sewed; sewing
: to make or repair something (such as a piece of clothing) by using a needle and thread
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.
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“Sew.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/sew. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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