(transitive) To seal by sewing. / (transitive, figuratively) To bring a matter to a full conclusion that deals with all outstanding issues or other concerns.

simple past tense of sew up

plural of sewing machine

present participle of sew up

plural of sewing needle

A dragonfly or damselfly. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sewing, needle.

(of a garment) customized from raw fabric rather than purchased from a third-party supplier and then screenprinted or altered

A social meeting of women who congregate to sew and talk together. / (historical, US) A discreet code for lesbian or bisexual actresses during Hollywood's golden age.

A small package containing items needed for sewing, such as needles and thread.

(idiomatic, humorous, slightly dated) used in response to someone asking "so?" / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sew, button.