seam Antonyms
Meaning of seam
seam (n)
joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit
seam (v)
put together with a seam
seam (n.)
Grease; tallow; lard.
The fold or line formed by sewing together two pieces of cloth or leather.
Hence, a line of junction; a joint; a suture, as on a ship, a floor, or other structure; the line of union, or joint, of two boards, planks, metal plates, etc.
A thin layer or stratum; a narrow vein between two thicker strata; as, a seam of coal.
A line or depression left by a cut or wound; a scar; a cicatrix.
A denomination of weight or measure.
The quantity of eight bushels of grain.
The quantity of 120 pounds of glass.
seam (v. t.)
To form a seam upon or of; to join by sewing together; to unite.
To mark with something resembling a seam; to line; to scar.
To make the appearance of a seam in, as in knitting a stocking; hence, to knit with a certain stitch, like that in such knitting.
seam (v. i.)
To become ridgy; to crack open.
seam Sentence Examples
- The seamstress meticulously stitched the intricate seam of the wedding gown.
- The seam in the fabric tore easily, revealing the weak material.
- The seams of the tent quivered in the strong wind, threatening collapse.
- The metal sheet was joined together by a series of overlapping seams.
- The seam between the two pieces of wood remained noticeable despite the sanding.
- The coal miner's hard hat was reinforced with a thick rubber seam to protect his head.
- The seam in the geological formation indicated a significant fault line.
- The leather jacket had double seams for added durability and weather resistance.
- The seam in the canvas bag had started to fray after extensive use.
- The surgeon carefully stitched the seam in the patient's wound, ensuring minimal scarring.
FAQs About the word seam
joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces, a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface, a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be
groove, scratch,file, scribe, bevel, score,mill, abrade, flute,graze
separation, gap, rift, fissure, separation, crack, fissure,gap, crack, rift
The seamstress meticulously stitched the intricate seam of the wedding gown.
The seam in the fabric tore easily, revealing the weak material.
The seams of the tent quivered in the strong wind, threatening collapse.
The metal sheet was joined together by a series of overlapping seams.
