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sew, seal, patch

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Example Sentences

Example:After the surgery, the chest was closed by sewing the incised areas.

Definition:To join, fasten, assemble, or mend (things) by stitching.

From sew

Example:The wound was sealed with sutures to prevent infection from entering the body.

Definition:To make (something) gas-tight, liquid-tight, or otherwise sealed by forming an unbroken covering or bond.

From seal

Example:The doctor patched the chest wall with a muscle flap to reinforce the tissue.

Definition:To repair or correct (a fault, defect, or mistake) by replacing part of something, typically with a different or additional part.

From patch