patchwork vs sewing
sewing vs patchworkpatchwork and sewing both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| patchwork | Yes | No | No | No |
| sewing | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
sewing is a hypernym of
patchwork; that is, sewing is a
word with a broader meaning than patchwork:
- patchwork: sewing consisting of pieces of different materials sewn together in a pattern
- sewing: needlework on which you are working with needle and thread
Other hypernyms of patchwork include
stitchery.
| patchwork (noun) | sewing (noun) |
|---|---|
| sewing consisting of pieces of different materials sewn together in a pattern | joining or attaching by stitches |
| a quilt made by sewing patches of different materials together | needlework on which you are working with needle and thread |
| a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas |
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