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sew
/soʊ/
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What does sew mean?
verb
- To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through (pieces of fabric) in order to join them together.
- To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through pieces of fabric in order to join them together.
- Followed by into: to enclose by sewing.
More meanings (3)
verb
- Of a ship, to be grounded.
- (obsolete) To drain the water from.
noun
- (obsolete) Broth, gravy.
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IPA pronunciation
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When the light was fading, and Mrs. Morel could see no more to sew, she rose and went to the door.
Some of us have to sit all day and sew for others, and all night to sew for ourselves and our children.
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All were looking so safe and cosy that she smiled at her fears now and sat down tranquilly by the fire to sew.
The people group themselves about the decks in their snowy white linen, and read, smoke, sew, play cards, talk, nap, and so on.
Too cold to read or sew, we had to keep our hands well inside, and pass the time in conversation with each other.