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 seam seam /ˈsiːm/

noun

  1. () Joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces  ( seam )
    joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
     She carefully stitched up the seam of her dress
    She carefully stitched up the seam of her dress
  2. A stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit  ( bed , seam )
    a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit
     He worked in the coal beds
    he worked in the coal beds
  3. A slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface  ( crease , crinkle , furrow , line , seam , wrinkle )
    a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
     His face has many lines
    his face has many lines
     Ironing gets rid of most wrinkles
    ironing gets rid of most wrinkles

verb

  1. Put together with a seam  ( seam )
    put together with a seam
     Seam a dress
    seam a dress