seam
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- pronunciation:
- sim
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a line of stitching along which two pieces of fabric, or one piece folded over, are attached.
His mother taught him how to mend a split seam.the seam of a dress- similar words:
- join
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| definition 2: |
a line along which two objects are joined.
seams in the sidewalk- similar words:
- join
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| definition 3: |
a long narrow layer of ore, coal, or the like.
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| related words: |
bed |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
seams, seaming, seamed |
| definition 1: |
to join together by means of a seam.
- similar words:
- piece
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| definition 2: |
to mark with a line, wrinkle, or furrow.
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| related words: |
tailor |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to come to have cracks or furrows.
The field seamed during the drought. |
| related words: |
crack |
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| derivation: |
seamer (n.) |
Are you looking for the word
seem (to appear to be)?
Seam and
seem sound alike but have different meanings.