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seam

 

[ siหm ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in sewing

A line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together in a garment or other article.

Synonyms

join, line, stitching

Examples of usage

  • She carefully stitched along the seam of the dress.
  • The tailor reinforced the seam with extra stitching.
Context #2 | Noun

geology

A thin layer or stratum; a bed.

Synonyms

bed, layer, stratum

Examples of usage

  • The geologist studied the seams of rock formations.
  • Coal is found in seams within the earth.
Context #3 | Verb

sewing

To join or attach by a seam.

Synonyms

attach, join, stitch

Examples of usage

  • She carefully seamed the pieces of fabric together.
  • The tailor seamed the edges for a clean finish.

Translations

Translations of the word "seam" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น costura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคตเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Naht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jahitan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะพะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szew

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ธซใ„็›ฎ (ใฌใ„ใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท couture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ costura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†”๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูŠุงุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกev

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกev

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ (fรฉng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saumur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tikinti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ costura

Etymology

The word 'seam' originated from the Old English word 'seam', which meant the joining of two pieces. Over time, it evolved to represent not only the line where fabrics are sewn together but also thin layers or strata in geology. The concept of seams has been essential in various fields such as tailoring, geology, and even technology.

See also: overseas, sea, seabed, seaboard, seafarer, seafoam, seafood, seafront, seaman, seashell, seashells, seaside.

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