Definitions

1. verb

to sew or stitch something again, often to repair or strengthen it

“The seam was weak and had to be oversewn to prevent it from coming undone.”

2. verb

to sew or stitch something in excess, resulting in an excessive or unwanted amount of stitches

“The inexperienced seamstress oversaw the fabric, making it look messy and uneven.”

3. noun

the act of sewing or stitching something again, often to repair or strengthen it

“The oversewing of the torn page was a painstaking process, but it preserved the valuable document.”