sewing

[ soh-ing ]
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noun
  1. the act or work of one who sews.

  2. something sewn or to be sewn.

Origin of sewing

1
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at sew1, -ing1

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British Dictionary definitions for sewing

sewing

/ (ˈsəʊɪŋ) /


noun
    • a piece of cloth, etc, that is sewn or to be sewn

    • (as modifier): sewing basket

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