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Webster 1913 Edition


Sewing

Sew′ing

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Noun.
1.
The act or occupation of one who sews.
2.
That which is sewed with the needle.
Sewing horse
(Harness making)
,
a clamp, operated by the foot, for holding pieces of leather while being sewed.
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Sewing machine
,
a machine for sewing or stitching.
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Sewing press
, or
Sewing table
(Bookbinding)
,
a fixture or table having a frame in which are held the cords to which the back edges of folded sheets are sewed to form a book.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sewing

SEW'ING

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ppr.
Joining with the needle or with stitches.