What does UNSEW mean?

Unsew

Parts of Speech: Verb

Definitions:

1. To undo or remove stitches from a piece of fabric or clothing.
2. To separate or disentangle something that has been sewn or fastened together.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ʌnˈsoʊ/
• UK: /ʌnˈsəʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "unsew" originated in the 15th century from the combination of the prefix "un-" meaning "reverse" or "undo" and the verb "sew" meaning "to join or fasten with stitches." It is commonly used in contexts related to sewing, tailoring, and fashion design.

Synonyms:

• Unravel
• Unstitch
• Unpick

Related Words:

• Sewer
• Strew
• Swear
• Swept
• Sweat

Example Sentences:

1. She decided to unsew the hem of her dress to make it shorter.
2. The tailor had to unsew the entire seam to fix the mistake.
3. He carefully unsewed the buttons from the shirt before washing it.