SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Uncommon

sewing

The correct spelling is sewing.

How to pronounce sewing

verb

IPA: /ˈsəʊɪŋ/

Say it like: Sew-ing

The correct spelling is sewing. To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through (pieces of fabric) in order to join them together. For example: "Balls were first made of grass or leaves held together by strings, and later of pieces of animal skin sewn together and stuffed with feathers or hay."

Usage Examples

Balls were first made of grass or leaves held together by strings, and later of pieces of animal skin sewn together and stuffed with feathers or hay.

to sew money into a bag

She put down her sewing and went to answer the door.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through (pieces of fabric) in order to join them together.
  2. 2.To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through pieces of fabric in order to join them together.
  3. 3.Followed by into: to enclose by sewing.
  4. 4.To drain the water from.
  5. 5.Of a ship, to be grounded.

noun

  1. 1.The action of the verb to sew.
  2. 2.Something that is being or has been sewn.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples