seam (n.)

  1. joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces

  2. a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; his face has many lines; ironing gets rid of most wrinkles

    [ Syn: wrinkle , furrow , crease , crinkle , line ]

  3. a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit; he worked in the coal beds

    [ Syn: bed ]

    seam (v.)

  1. put together with a seam; seam a dress'

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