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sewn

The correct spelling is sewn.

How to pronounce sewn

/səʊn/
verb

IPA: /səʊn/

Say it like: Sew-n

The correct spelling is sewn. 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

Definition

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.

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