nounπShareA folded-back and stitched piece of fabric; especially, the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric."The tailor carefully reinforced the seam of the new jacket to make it more durable. "materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA suture."The seamstress carefully sewed the tear in the fabric, using a strong thread to create a nearly invisible seam. "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thin stratum, especially of an economically viable material such as coal or mineral."The mining company discovered a rich seam of coal deep underground, promising years of fuel production. "geologymaterialmineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe stitched equatorial seam of a cricket ball; the sideways movement of a ball when it bounces on the seam."The cricket player hit the ball hard, and it bounced sideways on the seam. "sporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."materialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA line or depression left by a cut or wound; a scar; a cicatrix."The seam on her forehead was a pale, thin scar from a childhood fall. "medicinebodyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA line of junction; a joint."The seamstress carefully stitched the seam of the new jacket. "materialpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put together with a seam."My grandmother will seam the tear in my favorite jeans. "materialworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make the appearance of a seam in, as in knitting a stocking; hence, to knit with a certain stitch, like that in such knitting."She carefully seamed the toe of the sock to make it look professionally finished. "appearancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark with a seam or line; to scar."The accident severely seamed her forehead, leaving a noticeable scar. "appearancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo crack open along a seam."The old backpack, overloaded with books, started to seam after I picked it up. "materialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf the ball, to move sideways after bouncing on the seam."The tennis ball seamed to the right after hitting the court's seam. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a bowler, to make the ball move thus."The bowler expertly seamed the ball, making it curve sharply to the right. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn old English measure of grain, containing eight bushels."The farmer's harvest yielded three seams of wheat this year. "amountunitagriculturehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn old English measure of glass, containing twenty-four weys of five pounds, or 120 pounds."The glassblower meticulously calculated how much sand he needed to produce one seam of glass, equivalent to 120 pounds. "amountunitmassbusinesshistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGrease; tallow; lard"The butcher trimmed the excess seam from the pork roast before wrapping it. "foodsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
