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seam
[seem]
noun
the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.
the stitches used to make such a line.
any line formed by abutting edges.
any linear indentation or mark, as a wrinkle or scar.
Knitting.a line of stitches formed by purling.
Geology.a comparatively thin stratum; a bed, as of coal.
verb (used with object)
to join with or as if with stitches; make the seam or seams of.
to furrow; mark with wrinkles, scars, etc.
Knitting.to knit with or in a seam.
verb (used without object)
to become cracked, fissured, or furrowed.
Knitting.to make a line of stitches by purling.
seam
/ ː /
noun
the line along which pieces of fabric are joined, esp by stitching
a ridge or line made by joining two edges
a stratum of coal, ore, etc
a linear indentation, such as a wrinkle or scar
surgery another name for suture
(modifier) cricket 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
a seam bowler
full to overflowing
dialectdoing well, esp financially
verb
(tr) to join or sew together by or as if by a seam
to make ridges in (knitting) using purl stitch
to mark or become marked with or as if with a seam or wrinkle
seam
A thin layer or stratum, as of coal or rock.
Other 51Թ Forms
- seamer noun
- underseam noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of seam1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
In England, seaming conditions will test adaptability, technique and mental grit - especially for the batters.
Interestingly, he averages 40 against fast bowling of 87mph upwards and 22 against the slower seam bowlers.
The first minister acknowledged Scotland's public services "strain at the seams".
Charlotte is always tightly seamed and belted, while Lisa, a filmmaker, wears bright colors and straddles the line between adventurous pop art flair and polished affluence.
Buttler, who has said he was drained by the end of his captaincy at the Champions Trophy, took 12 from his first 11 balls before playing an outrageous reverse scoop to Andre Russell's seam.
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