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seam

UK
/siːm/
US
/sim/

Translations

seamnoun
seams
pl
UK
/siːm/
US
/sim/
The seam of the dress was coming apart.
Шов платья расходился.
The miners found a rich seam of coal.
Шахтеры нашли богатый пласт угля.
Additional translations
шовный шов
соединение
стык
Synonyms
stitch
line
border
connection
joint
seamverb
seamed
Past Simple
seamed
Past Participle
seaming
Gerund
UK
/siːm/
US
/siːm/
The workers seam the metal sheets to form a watertight roof.
Рабочие соединяют металлические листы, чтобы сформировать водонепроницаемую крышу.
She used a sewing machine to seam the fabric pieces together.
Она использовала швейную машину, чтобы сшивать куски ткани вместе.
Additional translations
сцеплять
объединять
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”).

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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