v.tr. (past part. sewn or sewed)
1. (also absol.) fasten, join, etc., by making stitches with a needle and thread or a sewing-machine.
2 make (a garment etc.) by sewing.
3 (often foll. by on, in, etc.) attach by sewing (shall I sew on your buttons?).
Phrases and idioms:
sew up
1. join or enclose by sewing.
2 colloq. (esp. in passive) satisfactorily arrange or finish dealing with (a project etc.).
3 esp. US obtain exclusive use of.
Derivatives:
sewer n.
Etymology: OE si(o)wan