Seam: meaning, definitions and examples

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seam

[ siːm ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 costura

🇮🇳 सीवन

🇩🇪 Naht

🇮🇩 jahitan

🇺🇦 шов

🇵🇱 szew

🇯🇵 縫い目 (ぬいめ)

🇫🇷 couture

🇪🇸 costura

🇹🇷 dikiş

🇰🇷 솔기

🇸🇦 خياطة

🇨🇿 šev

🇸🇰 šev

🇨🇳 缝 (féng)

🇸🇮 šiv

🇮🇸 saumur

🇰🇿 тігіс

🇬🇪 კერვა

🇦🇿 tikinti

🇲🇽 costura

Word origin

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.