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   seam

   /siːm/

   noun

   • 1. a line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together in a garment or other article. Similar joinstitchingjointjunctionclosurelinesuture
   • ▪ a line where the edges of two pieces of wood, wallpaper, or another material touch each other: "the task involved clamping the panels into position and arc welding a seam to join them"
   • ▪ a long thin indentation or scar: "the track cleaves a seam through corn" Similar furrowcreasecorrugationfoldgroovecrinklepuckerlineridgewrinklecrow's footscar
   • 2. an underground layer of a mineral such as coal or gold: "the buried forests became seams of coal" Similar layerstratumveinlodedeposit
   • ▪ a supply of something valuable: "Sunderland have a rich seam of experienced players"
   • ▪ a trace or presence of something: "there is a seam of despondency in Stipe's words"

   verb

   • 1. sew the seam of or join with a seam: "our stockings are seamed by hand"
   • 2. make a long, narrow indentation in: "deep wrinkles seamed his face"

   Word Origin Old Englishsēam, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zoom and German Saum.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSEAM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SEAM definition: 1. a line where two things join, especially a line of sewing joining two pieces of cloth or…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › seamSeam Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   seam: [noun] the joining of two pieces (as of cloth or leather) by sewing usually near the edge. the stitching used in such a joining.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › seamSeam - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   seam: 1 n joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces Types: fell , felled seam seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges surgical seam , suture a seam used in surgery welt a raised or strengthened seam Type of: joint junction by which parts or objects are joined together ...

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › seamSeam - definition of seam by The Free Dictionary

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   Define seam. seam synonyms, seam pronunciation, seam translation, English dictionary definition of seam. n. 1. a. A line of junction formed by sewing together two pieces of material along their margins.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › seamSEAM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Seam definition: the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.. See examples of SEAM used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSEAM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   11 meanings: 1. the line along which pieces of fabric are joined, esp by stitching 2. a ridge or line made by joining two edges.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionseam noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of seam noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.