Seam (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.
  2. the stitches used to make such a line.
  3. any line formed by abutting edges.
  4. any linear indentation or mark, as a wrinkle or scar.
  5. a line of stitches formed by purling.
  6. a comparatively thin stratum; a bed, as of coal.
verb (used with object)
  1. to join with or as if with stitches; make the seam or seams of.
  2. to furrow; mark with wrinkles, scars, etc.
  3. to knit with or in a seam.
verb (used without object)
  1. to become cracked, fissured, or furrowed.
  2. to make a line of stitches by purling.
noun
  1. the line along which pieces of fabric are joined, esp by stitching
  2. a ridge or line made by joining two edges
  3. a stratum of coal, ore, etc
  4. a linear indentation, such as a wrinkle or scar
  5. surgery another name for suture (def. 1b)
  6. of or relating to a style of bowling in which the bowler utilizes the stitched seam round the ball in order to make it swing in flight and after touching the ground
  7. full to overflowing
  8. doing well, esp financially
verb
  1. to join or sew together by or as if by a seam
  2. to make ridges in (knitting) using purl stitch
  3. to mark or become marked with or as if with a seam or wrinkle
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