sew: Meaning and Definition of

sew

1. to join or attach by stitches.
2. to make, repair, etc., (a garment) by such means.
3. to enclose or secure with stitches: to sew flour in a bag.
4. to close (a hole, wound, etc.) by means of stitches (usually fol. by up).

1. to work with a needle and thread or with a sewing machine.
2. They were about to sew up the deal when the argument started.
1. Informal.to get or have a monopoly of; control exclusively.
2. Informal.to complete or conclude (arrangements, negotiations, etc.) successfully:They were about to sew up the deal when the argument started.
3. to gain or be assured of:He tried to sew up as many votes as possible before the convention.

sew

1. to ground (a vessel) at low tide (sometimes fol by up).

1. (of a vessel) to be grounded at low tide.

1. the amount of additional water necessary to float a grounded vessel.