seaming
ˈsiːmɪŋ
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Definition of seaming - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sewingTECH.the act of joining two pieces of fabricTECH.
  • The tailor was skilled in seaming delicate fabrics.
binding joining stitching
2.
textileTECH.line where two pieces of fabric are joinedTECH.
  • The seaming on the dress was barely visible.
joint seam

Adjective

1.
making seamsTECH.related to the process of making seamsTECH.
  • The seaming process is crucial in garment construction.
sewing stitching
2.
designTECH.characterized by visible seams or jointsTECH.
  • The seaming pattern was evident on the fabric.
connected jointed
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  • seaming: the act of joining two pieces of fabric
    the act of joining two pieces of fabric
  • seaming: line where two pieces of fabric are joined
    line where two pieces of fabric are joined

Origin of seaming

Old English, seam (joint) + -ing (action)

Examples of seaming in a sentence

  • She learned seaming in her sewing class.
  • The seaming on the quilt was intricate.
  • She admired the seaming of the costume.
  • Seaming techniques vary depending on the fabric.
  • She specialized in seaming for high-end fashion.
  • The seaming lines added a unique touch to the dress.

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  1. French:assemblage, de couture, ...
  2. German:Nähen, Verbindungsprozess, ...
  3. Italian:cucitura, di cucitura, ...
  4. Spanish:costura, de confección, ...
  5. Portuguese:costura, relativo à costura, ...
  6. Chinese:拼接, 接缝的, ...
  7. Japanese:縫い合わせ, 縫い目作りの, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوْصِيل, خِيَاطِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּפִירָה, קָשׁוּר לְתְפִירָה, ...
  10. Russian:сшивание, швейный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шиття, процес шиття, ...
  12. Hindi:सीमिंग, सीम बनाने से संबंधित, ...
seam
siːm
seam: line where two pieces of fabric meet
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Definition of seam - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sewingline where two pieces of fabric meet
  • She sewed the seam carefully to avoid gaps.
join junction stitch
2.
constructionjoint between two sections of material
  • The metal seam was welded for strength.
connection joint junction
3.
geologyTECH.layer of coal or mineral undergroundTECH.
  • The miners discovered a rich seam of coal.
layer stratum

Verb

1.
clothestr.join fabric pieces by sewing a stitched linetr.
  • She seamed the two pieces of fabric together.
bind stitch
2.
markingtr.mark with a visible line or stitchtr.
  • The old book was seamed with age.
line mark stitch
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  • seam: line where two pieces of fabric meet
    line where two pieces of fabric meet
  • seam: joint between two sections of material
    joint between two sections of material
  • seam: layer of coal or mineral underground
    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..

Origin of seam

Old English, seam (seam, suture)

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.

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  1. French:couture, assembler, ...
  2. German:Naht, nähen, ...
  3. Italian:cucitura, cucire, ...
  4. Spanish:costura, coser, ...
  5. Portuguese:costura, costurar, ...
  6. Chinese:接缝, 缝合, ...
  7. Japanese:縫い目, 縫い合わせる, ...
  8. Arabic:دَرْز, دَرَز, ...
  9. Hebrew:תֶּפֶר, לִתְפּוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:шов, сшивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шов, зшивати, ...
  12. Hindi:सीवन, सिलना, ...

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