nounπShareA folded-back and stitched piece of fabric; especially, the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric."The tailor reinforced the seams of my jeans to make them last longer. "materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA suture."The doctor carefully examined the seams of the surgical incision on his arm. "medicineanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thin stratum, especially of an economically viable material such as coal or mineral."The coal mine workers followed the narrow seams of coal deep into the earth. "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 bowler aimed to make the cricket ball grip the seams and deviate sharply after bouncing. "sportpartmaterialChat 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."materialtechnicalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA line or depression left by a cut or wound; a scar; a cicatrix."The old injury left raised seams on his knee, a reminder of the bicycle accident. "medicinebodyappearancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA line of junction; a joint."The carpenter carefully sanded down the seams where the two pieces of wood joined together. "materialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put together with a seam."My grandmother will seams the two pieces of fabric together to make a quilt. "materialtechnicalindustryChat 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."My grandmother prefers to seam her socks by hand, believing it creates a more durable and comfortable finish than store-bought ones. "appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark with a seam or line; to scar."The old leather chair, worn from years of use, was beginning to seams around the edges where the stitching had given way. "appearancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo crack open along a seam."The old backpack, overloaded with books, seams to crack open whenever I pick it up. "materialconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf the ball, to move sideways after bouncing on the seam."The cricket ball seams sharply to the right after pitching on the rough patch, making it difficult for the batsman. "sporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a bowler, to make the ball move thus."The bowler tried to seam the ball, hoping to catch the batsman off guard with the unexpected movement. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn old English measure of grain, containing eight bushels."The farmer estimated his wheat harvest at twenty seams, enough to feed the village through the winter. "amountunitagriculturehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn old English measure of glass, containing twenty-four weys of five pounds, or 120 pounds."In the 18th century, a single seams of glass, weighing 120 pounds, was a common unit of trade for English glassmakers. "amountunitcommercehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGrease; tallow; lard"The butcher trimmed the seams from the roast before wrapping it for the customer. "foodsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
