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seam

UK
/siːm/
US
/sim/

Translations

seamnoun
seams
pl
UK
/siːm/
US
/sim/
The seam of the dress was carefully stitched to ensure it wouldn't come apart.
La couture de la robe a été soigneusement piquée pour éviter qu'elle ne se défasse.
filonEn géologie et dans le domaine minier.
The miners discovered a rich seam of coal deep underground.
Les mineurs ont découvert un riche filon de charbon profondément sous terre.
jointEn menuiserie et en métallurgie.
The carpenter made sure the seam between the two boards was smooth and even.
Le menuisier a veillé à ce que le joint entre les deux planches soit lisse et régulier.
Additional translations
intervalleAu football américain.
Synonyms
stitch
line
border
connection
joint
seamverb
seamed
Past Simple
seamed
Past Participle
seaming
Gerund
UK
/siːm/
US
/siːm/
coudreAssembler par une couture.
She seamed the edges of the fabric to create a neat finish.
Elle a cousu les bords du tissu pour obtenir une finition nette.
Additional translations
se riderPour une peau ou un visage marqué par l'âge.
sillonnerEn parlant d'une surface marquée de lignes ou de traces.
Synonyms
attach
bind
connect
join
stitch
seamadjective
more seam
Comp.
most seam
Super.
UK
/siːm/
US
/sim/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., “seam allowance”, “seam ripper”).
de couture
Apply seam tape along the joints for extra waterproofing.
Appliquez un ruban de couture le long des joints pour une meilleure étanchéité.

Definitions

seamnoun
A line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together in a garment or other article.
The seam of the dress was carefully stitched to ensure it wouldn't come apart.
A line where two edges meet, such as in a piece of wood or metal.
The carpenter made sure the seam between the two boards was smooth and even.
A layer of coal or other mineral that is thick enough to be mined with profit.
The miners discovered a rich seam of coal deep underground.
A line or mark left by the joining of two pieces, often visible on the surface.
The seam on the baseball was slightly raised, making it easier to grip.
In American football, an opening or route between defenders through which a receiver can run.
The quarterback found the tight end streaking down the seam for a touchdown.
seamverb
To join two pieces of fabric or material together by sewing.
She seamed the edges of the fabric to create a neat finish.
To form a line or boundary on a surface.
The plow seamed the field with deep furrows.
To become wrinkled or lined.
His face seamed with age and experience.
seamadjective
Used before another noun to indicate relation to or presence of a seam.
Apply seam tape along the joints for extra waterproofing.
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