What does sewing mean?
Sewing means present participle and gerund of sew.
Sewing
/ˈsəʊɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of sew.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of sew
- The action of the verb to sew.
- Something that is being or has been sewn.
Example Sentences
She put down her sewing and went to answer the door.
The sewing has come undone on this seam.
Mrs. Flanders had left her sewing on the table. There were her large reels of white cotton and her steel spectacles; her needle-case; her brown wool wound round an old postcard.
Synonyms for sewing
Antonyms for sewing
Related Words
Word Forms
- sewings
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sewing?
Common synonyms include stitching, stitchery.
What is the opposite of sewing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sewing in a sentence?
She put down her sewing and went to answer the door.
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