sew together
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Definition
- Verb:
- To fasten or join by making stitches with a needle and thread: The primary meaning is to attach two or more pieces of material together using a needle and thread or a sewing machine.
- To do needlework: It refers to the general act of sewing or mending.
Usage and Examples
- Verb:
- She will sew together the torn pieces of the dress. (She will join the torn parts of the dress using a needle and thread.)
- The tailor sewed together the fabric to make a quilt. (The tailor fastened the pieces of fabric to create a quilt.)
- I need to sew together this seam that has come apart. (I need to fasten this seam that has opened up by sewing.)
Advanced Usage
- "To sew together a narrative" (figurative): To connect different elements or pieces of information to form a coherent story.
- The detective sewed together the clues to solve the case. (The detective connected the clues to form a complete understanding of the case.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sew (verb): To make, repair, or attach something using a needle and thread.
- She learned to sew her own clothes.
- Stitch (verb): To sew or fasten with stitches.
- The doctor will stitch the wound.
- Mend (verb): To repair something, especially by sewing.
- He mended the hole in his sock.
Synonyms
- Stitch up: To join or close by sewing.
- Baste: To sew with long, loose stitches, usually temporarily.
- Tack: To sew with temporary stitches.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Sew up:
- To close or mend completely by sewing.
- She sewed up the tear in the curtain.
- (Informal) To finalize or secure successfully.
- The team sewed up the championship with their last win.
Verb
- fasten by sewing; do needlework