Definition of Seam
Seam
seam


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the joining of two pieces such as cloth, fabric, or leather by sewing together in a garment or other article, typically near the edge;

e.g. I keep having to sew the seam of my pillow back together because cotton falls out of the holes.

(verb)
to join with a seam by sewing;

e.g. You have to seam the edges together so it will hold.

(verb)
a thin underground layer, as of ore, coal, or mineral;

e.g. The basin has large coal seams and incredibly big coal mines.



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