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seam

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/siːm/

line of joining

Etymology
Etymology Information

'seam' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'seam,' where 'seam' meant 'a line of joining.'

Historical Evolution

'seam' changed from the Old English word 'seam' and eventually became the modern English word 'seam'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a line of joining,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together.

The seam of the dress was perfectly aligned.

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Noun 2

a layer of coal or mineral in the ground.

The miners discovered a rich seam of coal.

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Verb 1

to join two pieces of fabric together by sewing.

She seamed the two pieces of cloth together.

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