Meaning of seam in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /sim/

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  1. Verb

    seam

    Definitions

    1. put together with a seam

    Examples

    • « seam a dress »

  2. Noun

    seam

    Etymology

    Old English sēam, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zoom and German Saum

    Definitions

    1. joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
  3. 2. a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface

    Examples

    • « his face has many lines »
    • « ironing gets rid of most wrinkles »

    Derived terms

  4. 3. a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit

    Examples

    • « he worked in the coal beds »

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