seam

Definitions


[siːm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together in a garment or other article

- an underground layer of a mineral such as coal or gold
(e.g: the buried forests became seams of coal)


Phrases:
- bursting at the seams
- come apart at the seams

Origin:
Old English sēam, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zoom and German Saum


[siːm], (Verb)

Definitions:
- sew the seam of or join with a seam
(e.g: our stockings are seamed by hand)

- make a long, narrow indentation in
(e.g: deep wrinkles seamed his face)


Phrases:
- bursting at the seams
- come apart at the seams

Origin:
Old English sēam, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zoom and German Saum




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