seam seam /ˈsiːm/
noun
-
()
Joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
(
seam
)
joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
She carefully stitched up the seam of her dress
She carefully stitched up the seam of her dress
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A stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit
(
bed
, seam
)
a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit
He worked in the coal beds
he worked in the coal beds
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A slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
(
crease
, crinkle
, furrow
, line
, seam
, wrinkle
)
a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
His face has many lines
his face has many lines
Ironing gets rid of most wrinkles
ironing gets rid of most wrinkles
verb
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Put together with a seam
(
seam
)
put together with a seam
Seam a dress
seam a dress