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seam

/siːm/

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A folded-back and stitched piece of fabric; especially, the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric.

Examples :

"The tailor carefully reinforced the seam of the new jacket to make it more durable. "

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Examples :

"The seamstress carefully sewed the tear in the fabric, using a strong thread to create a nearly invisible seam. "

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A thin stratum, especially of an economically viable material such as coal or mineral.

Examples :

"The mining company discovered a rich seam of coal deep underground, promising years of fuel production. "

geology material mineral

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The stitched equatorial seam of a cricket ball; the sideways movement of a ball when it bounces on the seam.

Examples :

"The cricket player hit the ball hard, and it bounced sideways on the seam. "

sport technical

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A joint formed by mating two separate sections of materials.

Examples :

"Seams can be made or sealed in a variety of ways, including adhesive bonding, hot-air welding, solvent welding, using adhesive tapes, sealant, etc."

material technical

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A line or depression left by a cut or wound; a scar; a cicatrix.

Examples :

"The seam on her forehead was a pale, thin scar from a childhood fall. "

medicine body appearance

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A line of junction; a joint.

Examples :

"The seamstress carefully stitched the seam of the new jacket. "

material part structure

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To put together with a seam.

Examples :

"My grandmother will seam the tear in my favorite jeans. "

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To make the appearance of a seam in, as in knitting a stocking; hence, to knit with a certain stitch, like that in such knitting.

Examples :

"She carefully seamed the toe of the sock to make it look professionally finished. "

appearance material

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To mark with a seam or line; to scar.

Examples :

"The accident severely seamed her forehead, leaving a noticeable scar. "

appearance mark

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To crack open along a seam.

Examples :

"The old backpack, overloaded with books, started to seam after I picked it up. "

material structure

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Of the ball, to move sideways after bouncing on the seam.

Examples :

"The tennis ball seamed to the right after hitting the court's seam. "

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Of a bowler, to make the ball move thus.

Examples :

"The bowler expertly seamed the ball, making it curve sharply to the right. "

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An old English measure of grain, containing eight bushels.

Examples :

"The farmer's harvest yielded three seams of wheat this year. "

amount unit agriculture history

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An old English measure of glass, containing twenty-four weys of five pounds, or 120 pounds.

Examples :

"The glassblower meticulously calculated how much sand he needed to produce one seam of glass, equivalent to 120 pounds. "

amount unit mass business history

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Grease; tallow; lard

Examples :

"The butcher trimmed the excess seam from the pork roast before wrapping it. "