sew
vb , sews, sewing, sewed, sewn, sewed
1 to join or decorate (pieces of fabric, etc.) by means of a thread repeatedly passed through with a needle or similar implement
2 tr; often foll by: on or up to attach, fasten, or close by sewing
3 tr to make (a garment, etc.) by sewing,
(See also)
→
sew up (Old English seowan; related to Old Norse syja, Gothic siujan, Old High German siuwen, Latin suere to sew, Sanskrit sivjati he sews)
sew up
vb tr, adv
1 to fasten or mend completely by sewing
2 (U.S.) to acquire sole use or control of
3 Informal to complete or negotiate successfully
to sew up a deal