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to sew
01
to join two or more pieces of fabric or other materials together, often by using a needle and thread
Transitive: to sew sth on a fabric | to sew sth onto a fabric
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
sew
3rd person singular
sews
Present participle
sewing
Past simple
sewed
Past participle
sewn
Examples
The tailor skillfully sewed the intricate patterns on the wedding gown.
02
to create clothing by joining pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread
Transitive: to sew clothing
Examples
The fashion designer spent hours sewing a bespoke wedding gown for the bride.
