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Seam

noun
/siːm/
Word Frequency: 2.1

Definitions

1.nounA folded-back and stitched piece of fabric; especially, the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric.
2.nounA suture.
3.nounA thin stratum, especially of an economically viable material such as coal or mineral.
4.nounThe stitched equatorial seam of a cricket ball; the sideways movement of a ball when it bounces on the seam.
5.nounA joint formed by mating two separate sections of materials.
"Seams can be made or sealed in a variety of ways, including adhesive bonding, hot-air welding, solvent welding, using adhesive tapes, sealant, etc."
6.nounA line or depression left by a cut or wound; a scar; a cicatrix.
7.nounA line of junction; a joint.

Synonyms

bedfurrowwrinklecreasecrinklelinestitchingsewingseamstressdiaperdressmakingtailoring

Rhymes With

gleambeamesteemschemecreamthemestreamdream
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