sew
UK: səʊ | US: soʊ
vt. to join or attach by making stitches with a needle and thread
vi. to work with a needle and thread or a sewing machine
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The word "sew" traces back to Old English sēowian, meaning "to stitch." It shares roots with Proto-Germanic siwjaną and is related to Old Norse sýja and Gothic siujan. Unlike many modern English verbs, "sew" retains its compact Germanic structure without clear separable morphemes. Its evolution reflects the continuity of a core manual skill across cultures, from ancient cloth-making to modern garment production.
She learned to sew her own dresses at a young age.
The tailor will sew the buttons back on your coat.
This machine can sew through thick leather effortlessly.
He carefully sewed the torn pages of the book back together.
My grandmother used to sew quilts for the entire family.