seam
noun
\ ˈsēm
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Definition of seam
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the joining of two pieces (as of cloth or leather) by sewing usually near the edge
b
: the stitching used in such a joining
2
: the space between adjacent planks or strakes of a ship
3a
: a line, groove, or ridge formed by the abutment of edges
b
: a thin layer or stratum (as of rock) between distinctive layers
also
: a bed of valuable mineral and especially coal irrespective of thickness
4
: a weak or vulnerable area or gap
found a seam in the zone defense
at the seams
: entirely, completely
falling apart at the seams
seam
verb
seamed;
seaming;
seams
Definition of seam (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to join by sewing
b
: to join as if by sewing (as by welding, riveting, or heat-sealing)
2
: to mark with lines suggesting seams
: to become fissured or ridgy
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Other Words from seam
Noun
seamlike
\ ˈsēm-ˌlīk
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adjective
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adjective
Verb
seamer
noun
Examples of seam in a Sentence
Noun
the seams of a dress the seams of a boat a rich seam of iron oreVerb
in fencing circles it is a mark of honor to have one's face seamed with saber cuts
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The manufacturer, Harwood, developed the iconic figure-eight seam design involving 108 stitches and horsehide tanned on the outskirts of town. — Lydia Depillis, ProPublica, "Everything You Need to Play Baseball Is Made in China — and Getting Hit by Trump’s Tariffs," 3 Sep. 2019 There are glues that can join stone to stone so well that the seam can hardly be detected, and the woman used such a glue to fit the stone back together. — Louise Erdrich, The New Yorker, "The Stone," 2 Sep. 2019 On the game’s eighth play from scrimmage, the reigning Doak Walker Award winner took a Jack Coan handoff, dashed through a seam on his left side, broke an arm tackle and raced 37 yards for a touchdown. — Joey Knight, orlandosentinel.com, "Wisconsin clobbers USF, hands Bulls worst loss in school history," 31 Aug. 2019 Jamarkus Buckner found a seam in the middle and accelerated for a 46-yard touchdown with 8:55 remaining in the half. — Jack Marrion Iii, Houston Chronicle, "Dulles finishes strong against Willowridge for opening victory," 31 Aug. 2019 The ball hit the seam where the artificial turf meets the dirt and shot up toward Escobar’s head. — Nick Piecoro, azcentral, "Diamondbacks turn around slow start, dump Dodgers again," 30 Aug. 2019 Play of the Game: With his team leading just 7-0 midway through the second quarter, Battle found a seam and went 66 yards down the right sideline. — Ben Thomas | [email protected], al, "Trent Battle runs, passes Daphne to 35-7 victory over rival Spanish Fort," 30 Aug. 2019 So much can go sideways, from injuries and standard malfunctions to officiating gaffes and bad bounces, that the margin of error for high-level success is thin as the seam on the ball. — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, "Washington preview: The Jacob Eason era begins with a new defense and loaded division," 27 Aug. 2019 Izzo, a solid blocker, made one of the best plays of the preseason on an 18-yard seam catch from Tom Brady against the Panthers. — Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com, "Patriots’ Lance Kendricks suspended one game for violating NFL’s drug policy," 24 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
For collectors more interested in seaming than celluloid, several of the lots represent poignant moments in Dior’s history. — David Nash, Town & Country, "Olivia de Havilland’s Collection of Christian Dior Haute Couture Is a Film and Fashion Treasure Trove," 15 Aug. 2019 Place dough seam side down in lightly greased large bowl or container, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. — Washington Post, "Next time, don’t buy sandwich bread. Make it at home," 1 July 2019 Roll dough into a ball and place seam side down on a lightly floured work surface. — Bon Appetit, "Ramadan Date Cookies," 21 May 2018 My goal was to achieve this within one year...seamed reasonable to me! — Leada Gore, AL.com, "How to get free McDonald's fries today," 20 Apr. 2018 Wrap log around can, seam side down, gently pulling from center of log to stretch around. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "King Cake," 12 Jan. 2018 Place dough seam side down in lightly greased large bowl or container, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. — Washington Post, "Next time, don’t buy sandwich bread. Make it at home," 1 July 2019 Roll up the fillets and place them seam side down on a plate. — Gina Homolka And Heather K. Jones, Woman's Day, "Pesce Primavera," 19 Sep. 2018 Wore seamed stockings hooked to a suspender belt, tight pencil skirts and soft, brightly colored cashmere sweaters. — Shirley Manson, New York Times, "Shirley Manson: The First Time I Cut Myself," 3 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'seam.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for seam
seam
noun
English Language Learners Definition of seam
: a line where two pieces of cloth or other material are sewn together
: a line where two pieces of wood, metal, dough, etc., are joined together
technical
: a layer of coal, rock, etc., that is between two other layers of rock underground
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seam
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Kids Definition of seam
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