sewing

[soh-ing]

noun

1. the act or work of one who sews. sew.

2. something sewn sewn sew or to be sewn. sewn. sew.

sewing

/ ˈsəʊɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. a piece of cloth, etc, that is sewn or to be sewn

   2. ( as modifier )

      sewing basket

Word History and Origins

Origin of sewing¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; sew ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“She was sewing every part of herself through the experience as well,” Buckley says.

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She has some sewing materials in hand, and she’s working on a colorful kente cloth.

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Penelope sat a ways off with her sewing in her lap, although she had not taken a stitch in several minutes.

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“Mother Ashton, I am afraid sewing would be much too dangerous. The needles are exceedingly sharp.”

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Next issue: the cameras’ noise, which has been compared with that of a sewing machine at full tilt.

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