What is the meaning of seam?

noun

  • Joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces.
  • A slight depression in the smoothness of a surface.
    • usage: "his face has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles"
  • A stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit.
    • usage: "he worked in the coal beds"

verb

  • Put together with a seam.
    • usage: "seam a dress"
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