Definition
- (noun) A folded-back and stitched piece of fabric; especially, the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric.
- (noun) A suture.
- (noun) A thin stratum, especially of an economically viable material such as coal or mineral.
- (noun) The stitched equatorial seam of a cricket ball; the sideways movement of a ball when it bounces on the seam.
- (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.”
- (noun) A line or depression left by a cut or wound; a scar; a cicatrix.
- (noun) A line of junction; a joint.
- (verb) To put together with a seam.
- (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.
- (verb) To mark with a seam or line; to scar.
- (verb) To crack open along a seam.
- (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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Frequently asked questions
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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