sewer Definition

sew
verb sewed (past tense), sewed (past participle), sewn, sewing (present participle)

1. To stitch, attach or repair (especially fabric) with thread, either by hand with a needle or by machine.

Thesaurus: stitch, seam, tailor, embroider, darn, mend, piece.
2. To make (garments) by stitching pieces of fabric together.
intr
3. To work using a needle and thread, or sewing-machine.

Derivative: sewer
noun

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon siwian.

Phrasal Verb: sew something up

To mend or join it by sewing.To arrange or complete it successfully and satisfactorily.

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sewer
noun

1. A large underground pipe or channel for carrying away sewage from drains and water from road surfaces.

verb

sewered, sewering
1. To provide with sewers.

Etymology: 14c: from French essever to drain off.