Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun sewing
2 senses of sewing
Sense 1
sewing, stitching -- (joining or attaching by stitches)
=> handicraft -- (a craft that requires skillful hands)
Sense 2
sewing, stitchery -- (needlework on which you are working with needle and thread; "she put her sewing back in the basket")
=> needlework, needlecraft -- (a creation created or assembled by needle and thread)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb sew
2 senses of sew
Sense 1
sew, run up, sew together, stitch -- (fasten by sewing; do needlework)
=> fasten, fix, secure -- (cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man")
Sense 2
sew, tailor, tailor-make -- (create (clothes) with cloth; "Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week?")
=> fashion, forge -- (make out of components (often in an improvising manner); "She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks")