Seams

/siːmz/ noun verb

A folded-back and stitched piece of fabric; especially, the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric.

Definition

  1. (noun) A folded-back and stitched piece of fabric; especially, the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric.
  2. (noun) A suture.
  3. (noun) A thin stratum, especially of an economically viable material such as coal or mineral.
  4. (noun) The stitched equatorial seam of a cricket ball; the sideways movement of a ball when it bounces on the seam.
  5. (noun) A joint formed by mating two separate sections of materials. “Seams can be made or sealed in a variety of ways, including adhesive bonding, hot-air welding, solvent welding, using adhesive tapes, sealant, etc.”
  6. (noun) A line or depression left by a cut or wound; a scar; a cicatrix.
  7. (noun) A line of junction; a joint.
  8. (verb) To put together with a seam.
  9. (verb) To make the appearance of a seam in, as in knitting a stocking; hence, to knit with a certain stitch, like that in such knitting.
  10. (verb) To mark with a seam or line; to scar.
  11. (verb) To crack open along a seam.
  12. (verb) Of the ball, to move sideways after bouncing on the seam.

Word stats

  • Seams contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 4 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 7.

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What does Seams mean?

A folded-back and stitched piece of fabric; especially, the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric.

What are the anagrams of Seams?

Valid anagrams: mesas, sames.

How many letters are in Seams?

Seams has 5 letters.

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