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Meaning of seam in English
Pronunciation
/sim/
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Verb
seam
Definitions
1.
put together with a seam
Examples
« seam a dress »
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
2.
a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface
Examples
« his face has many lines »
« ironing gets rid of most wrinkles »
3.
a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit
Examples
« he worked in the coal beds »