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seam
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural seams
plural seams
Learner's definition of SEAM
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1
a : a line where two pieces of cloth or other material are sewn together缝合线；接缝；线缝
- the seams of a dress连衣裙的缝合线
b : a line where two pieces of wood, metal, dough, etc., are joined together接口；焊缝
- the seams of a boat船舶的焊缝
2
technical : a layer of coal, rock, etc., that is between two other layers of rock underground煤层；矿层 — sometimes used figuratively to describe a good source of something valuable有时用于比喻，指某种宝贵事物的来源
- coal seams煤层
- a rich seam of iron ore富铁矿层
- The book is a rich seam of information about the history of baseball.这本书是一座丰富的棒球历史资料宝库。
be bursting at the seams
come/fall apart at the seams
informal : to break into parts or pieces解体；崩溃 — usually used figuratively to describe someone or something that is in very bad condition通常用于比喻，指某人或某物的状态非常糟糕
- The plan/company is falling apart at the seams.计划/公司快垮掉了。
- She looks like she's going to come apart at the seams.她看起来似乎快要垮了。
1
a
: the joining of two pieces (as of cloth or leather) by sewing usually near the edge
b
: the stitching used in such a joining
3
a
: 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
c
: a line left by a cut or wound
also : wrinkle
seamed; seaming; seams
: to become fissured or ridgy
seamer noun
Example Sentences
Noun the seams of a dress the seams of a boat a rich seam of iron ore Verb in fencing circles it is a mark of honor to have one's face seamed with saber cuts
Recent Examples on the Web
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 Seam by seam, the future of fashion is taking fold and becoming more size-inclusive. Gianluca Russo, refinery29.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Turn dough piece to face seam side down, and roll around in your hand to create a smooth ball. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 Sale’s average four-seam velocity in his 2022 debut: 95.0 mph. Statement made. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022 For his 95 pitches (66 strikes), Manning fired 44 four-seam fastballs (46%), 33 sliders (35%), nine curveballs (9%), five sinkers (5%) and four changeups (4%). Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 24 Aug. 2022 By design, Eovaldi threw more splitters (35) than four-seam fastballs (28), and mixed in 21 curveballs in an attempt to keep the Royals off balance. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2022 Based on average run value — a Statcast metric that determines the situational impact of each pitch — the only players less valuable against four-seam fastballs than Jones were pitchers. Nathan Ruiz, baltimoresun.com, 21 Feb. 2022 Young’s sinker is a focus for the Giants’ pitching coaches, who have worked with him on seam-shifting — very slight grip changes — to refine it and make the pitch more consistent. Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Aug. 2022 Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 Constructed of heavy-duty polyester with a water-resistant coating, this cover uses seam-sealing tape to ensure maximum protection from rain and snow, as well as other debris like bird droppings and tree sap. Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 30 July 2022 The Bechers weren’t the only artists working that seam. New York Times, 28 July 2022 This machine includes different colored threads and bobbins, scissors, a measuring tape, seam ripper, needles and more to get started. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 22 May 2022 Many factors, like fabric choice and seam design, can affect a parachute’s effectiveness. New York Times, 7 Mar. 2022 Scoop about ¼ cup of the tofu mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly and place seam side down into the baking dish. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 29 Jan. 2022 Then, lightly flour the tops of the loaves and place them in the baskets to proof, seam-side facing up. Washington Post, 19 May 2021 The prospect of the next month without Davis could seam bleak, but there are worse outcomes, and with the Lakers’ luck 31 games into this season, no one would’ve been shocked. Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2021 See More
Noun
Pin and sew along the edge with a 1/2-inch seam allowance. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 Seam by seam, the future of fashion is taking fold and becoming more size-inclusive. Gianluca Russo, refinery29.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Turn dough piece to face seam side down, and roll around in your hand to create a smooth ball. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 Sale’s average four-seam velocity in his 2022 debut: 95.0 mph. Statement made. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022 For his 95 pitches (66 strikes), Manning fired 44 four-seam fastballs (46%), 33 sliders (35%), nine curveballs (9%), five sinkers (5%) and four changeups (4%). Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 24 Aug. 2022 By design, Eovaldi threw more splitters (35) than four-seam fastballs (28), and mixed in 21 curveballs in an attempt to keep the Royals off balance. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2022 Based on average run value — a Statcast metric that determines the situational impact of each pitch — the only players less valuable against four-seam fastballs than Jones were pitchers. Nathan Ruiz, baltimoresun.com, 21 Feb. 2022 Young’s sinker is a focus for the Giants’ pitching coaches, who have worked with him on seam-shifting — very slight grip changes — to refine it and make the pitch more consistent. Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Aug. 2022 Verb
Taken back to bare metal, the 911’s shell is seam-welded for strength and its rain gutters are removed to improve aerodynamics (a trick Porsche used on the 959 supercar, aiding towards its 197 mph top speed). Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 Constructed of heavy-duty polyester with a water-resistant coating, this cover uses seam-sealing tape to ensure maximum protection from rain and snow, as well as other debris like bird droppings and tree sap. Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 30 July 2022 The Bechers weren’t the only artists working that seam. New York Times, 28 July 2022 This machine includes different colored threads and bobbins, scissors, a measuring tape, seam ripper, needles and more to get started. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 22 May 2022 Many factors, like fabric choice and seam design, can affect a parachute’s effectiveness. New York Times, 7 Mar. 2022 Scoop about ¼ cup of the tofu mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly and place seam side down into the baking dish. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 29 Jan. 2022 Then, lightly flour the tops of the loaves and place them in the baskets to proof, seam-side facing up. Washington Post, 19 May 2021 The prospect of the next month without Davis could seam bleak, but there are worse outcomes, and with the Lakers’ luck 31 games into this season, no one would’ve been shocked. Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English seem, from Old English sēam; akin to Old English sīwian to sew — more at sew
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1582, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of seam was before the 12th century Phrases Containing seam
noun¹
often
both often
noun²
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