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to resew

to resew

1 6.0
To sew something again after it comes loose
  • verb
  • /ˌriːˈsoʊ/
translation icon : volver a coser
  • Before the presentation, I needed to resew the torn hem of my blazer for a polished look.

Examples

  • Besides, it would be nearly impossible for him to open and resew the lining without leaving telltale signs.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • In return, Jennifer continued to help Susan unstitch her blocks in preparation for resewing them together with her newly perfected skill.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • After the curtains fell down, she had to resew the seams to make them hang properly again.

  • His old sweater was starting to unravel, so he decided to resew it to prevent further damage.

Synonyms

to restitch
vsto resew
1 4.1

To sew a seam again to fix it when it comes apart

is broader and used for repairing any fabric or item that needs strengthening
to rebutton
vsto resew
4.6

To sew a button back onto clothes after it comes off

is broader and covers many types of fabric repair beyond buttons

Antonyms

to unravel
38 4.3

To come apart into threads, like a rope or cloth

How Secure

to reinforce
99 3.9
to resew
1 6.0
to sew
242 1.0
to baste
  • Specialized
1 7.5

Surface Forms

resew infinitive
resewing present participle
resews third person singular
resewed past
resewn past participle

Morphology

resew = sew (transparent) = re + sew

This is a standard and highly productive use of 're-' meaning 'again' added to 'sew'.

Etymology

Resew is built from re- meaning 'again' and sew meaning 'to join cloth with a needle'. So, to resew something is to sew it again, for example when a button falls off or a seam comes loose.