a crack, crevice, rift, or fissure

to stitch together the edges of a wound or incision in a surgical procedure

a small crack, chink, or crevice; a narrow gap where parts join together

person who makes or repairs clothing; dressmaker

Used as an idiom to describe a plan, speech, or argument that is perfectly conceived and executed without any loopholes or flaws

to sew or tailor; to make or repair clothes by cutting and sewing

a machine used for sewing clothes and other fabrics

Thread used for sewing or mending clothes.

to sew or make items such as clothing or bedding

narrow space between two adjacent things; crevice; crack

the crack or slit between a door and its frame, or between two closed doors

the joint or mark where two pieces of metal are welded together

The gap, slit, or space between adjacent teeth or between the upper and lower teeth

literally meaning to see a gap and stick in a needle; used to describe making use of every possible bit of time, space, or opportunity

to sew and mend; to darn clothing

to narrow one's eyes so that they are almost closed; to look through a slit between the eyelids; to half-close the eyes

to fit together snugly with no gaps; to dovetail perfectly

without a seam; having no gaps or visible joints

A shop where clothes are made or altered for customers.

Medical thread used in surgery to sew up a wound or incision.

The vertical space in a newspaper or thread-bound book between two attached pages; often used for ads or the title in traditional printing.

A gap in structures such as buildings or bridges that provides space for movement caused by temperature changes or other forces

a narrow opening or crack; a slit

a narrow opening such as a crack, chink, crevice, or aperture

a needle used for sewing clothes

to point a brick wall or grout a tiled surface using mortar, cement, or plaster

literally "flies do not sting eggs that have no cracks"; used to say that there is always a reason why someone or something is targeted or criticized

to stitch up or plug up holes; to mend or repair a flaw

a person who sews; needleworker; tailor; dressmaker

The junction of two separable pieces of paper, such as between a receipt and its stub, where a seal is often stamped across the seam to prevent tampering

(colloquial) crack; crevice; narrow slit or chink

A seal or stamp applied across the edges of multiple pages of a document to prevent tampering or replacement of pages; also called a [[骑缝印|騎縫印|qi2 feng4 yin4]]

To sew buttons, ornaments, or labels onto clothing.

Literally "to squeeze into every crack"; used as a metaphor for taking advantage of every possible opening or opportunity, often used with a negative connotation for someone who is self-seeking or opportunistic.

(idiom) to use every available opening; to go to great lengths to seek personal gain or a favorable position

to part one's hair or the resulting line of the part

A sewing machine used to wrap the edges of fabric to prevent fraying; also known as an overedger or serger.

to close or seal a gap or seam

Describes a very small amount of food or an insignificant item, used metaphorically to mean something so small it would only get stuck between one's teeth.

to sew by hand or make a garment personally; hand-sewn

To deliberately pick a quarrel, look for trouble, or find fault with someone.

a seam created by doubling over the edge and sewing it again from the top side

to sign one's name across the seam between pages of a document to prevent tampering

to crack or split open along a seam, usually said of an object or vehicle

To join or piece parts together along a seam; to stitch together.

the seam, join, or juncture where two objects or parts meet

overlaid seam; a joint where one edge of a material overlaps another before being stitched or joined

a smooth transition or perfect integration between two systems, parts, or processes

to have no cracks or gaps