Definition of seam - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sewingline where two pieces of fabric meet
- She sewed the seam carefully to avoid gaps.
2.
constructionjoint between two sections of material
- The metal seam was welded for strength.
3.
geologyTECH. layer of coal or mineral undergroundTECH.
- The miners discovered a rich seam of coal.
Verb
1.
clothestr. join fabric pieces by sewing a stitched linetr.
- She seamed the two pieces of fabric together.
2.
markingtr. mark with a visible line or stitchtr.
- The old book was seamed with age.
3.
crackingintr. crack open along a seamintr.
- The wall seamed after the earthquake.
4.
cricketintr. TECH. UK make the ball move sideways after bouncingintr. TECH. UK
- The bowler seamed the ball effectively.
Images of seam
line where two pieces of fabric meet 
joint between two sections of material 
layer of coal or mineral underground
Expressions with seam
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extra material beyond the seam line for adjustments
She measured the seam allowance before cutting the fabric..
tool used to remove stitches
She used a seam ripper to undo the stitches.
line where two parts are joined together by melted filler metal
Inspect the weld seam carefully for any signs of cracks.
layer of coal between rock layers
The miners discovered a rich coal seam.
player who bowls using seam technique
The seam bowler took three wickets in the match.
seam with raw edges enclosed between stitched folds
She used a French seam to finish the delicate silk blouse..
way to bowl with the seam upright
The player used seam bowling to confuse the batsman.
Origin of seam
Old English, seam (seam, suture)
Terms with seam included in their meaning
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stitched join
seam formed by sewing two edges together
clothing
have sewing threads loosen so the seam opens or separates
sports
style of bowling in cricket using swing or seam
sewing
strip of material strengthening a seam
sewing
remove part of a seam allowance in sewing
sewing
seam finished by felling
baseball
four-seam pitch with backspin
mining
small displacement or fault along a seam
carpentry
strip of wood over a seam in carpentry
craftsmanship
attach a strip along a seam to strengthen footwear or fabric
sewing
strip or cord used to cover or strengthen a seam
fashion
leather piece supporting the back seam of a shoe
acr: coal seam gas
gas found in coal seams used for energy
ceramics
remove seam lines from ceramic molds
construction
insert a reinforcing piece at a seam or joint
mining
miner who cuts coal from a seam
seam compound
material used to fill joints
clothing
pocket with a slit in the seam
surgical seam
resulting seam from sewing tissues together
mining
shallow underclay under a coal seam
sewing
extra material beyond the seam line for adjustments
cricket
player who bowls using seam technique
ball movement
cricket bowler skilled in seam bowling
sewing technique
seam with raw edges enclosed between stitched folds
Examples of seam in a sentence
He noticed a tear along the seam of his shirt. Water leaked through the seam of the old roof. The geologist mapped the seam for future excavation. A seam of minerals was found beneath the farmland. He carefully seamed the edges of the quilt. The tailor seamed the dress with precision.
The tailor seamed the fabric with precision. The road was seamed with cracks after the earthquake. The fabric seamed under pressure. The ice seamed as the temperature rose. He seamed the ball to the left. They seamed the ball with precision.
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- French:couture, assembler, ...
- German:Naht, nähen, ...
- Italian:cucitura, cucire, ...
- Spanish:costura, coser, ...
- Portuguese:costura, costurar, ...
- Chinese:接缝, 缝合, ...
- Japanese:縫い目, 縫い合わせる, ...
- Arabic:دَرْز, دَرَز, ...
- Hebrew:תֶּפֶר, לִתְפּוֹר, ...
- Russian:шов, сшивать, ...
- Ukrainian:шов, зшивати, ...
- Hindi:सीवन, सिलना, ...
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