sew
1to join or attach by stitches.
to make, repair, etc., (a garment) by such means.
to enclose or secure with stitches: to sew flour in a bag.
to close (a hole, wound, etc.) by means of stitches (usually followed by up).
to work with a needle and thread or with a sewing machine.
sew up,
Informal. to get or have a monopoly of; control exclusively.
Informal. to complete or conclude (arrangements, negotiations, etc.) successfully: They were about to sew up the deal when the argument started.
to gain or be assured of: He tried to sew up as many votes as possible before the convention.
Origin of sew
1Other words from sew
- sew·a·ble, adjective, noun
Other definitions for sew (2 of 2)
to ground (a vessel) at low tide (sometimes followed by by up).
(of a vessel) to be grounded at low tide.
the amount of additional water necessary to float a grounded vessel.
Origin of sew
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British Dictionary definitions for sew
/ (səʊ) /
to join or decorate (pieces of fabric, etc) by means of a thread repeatedly passed through with a needle or similar implement
(tr; often foll by on or up) to attach, fasten, or close by sewing
(tr) to make (a garment, etc) by sewing
Origin of sew
1- See also sew up
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