单词 | seam |
释义 | Word Frequency seam(siːm) noun 1. the line along which pieces of fabric are joined, esp by stitching 2. a ridge or line made by joining two edges 3. a stratum of coal, ore, etc 4. a linear indentation, such as a wrinkle or scar 5. surgery another name for suture (sense 1b) 6. (modifier) cricket of or relating to a style of bowling in which the bowler utilizes the stitched seam round the ball in order to make it swing in flight and after touching the ground a seam bowler 7. bursting at the seams 8. in a good seam verb 9. (transitive) to join or sew together by or as if by a seam 10. US to make ridges in (knitting) using purl stitch 11. to mark or become marked with or as if with a seam or wrinkle Word origin Old English; related to Old Norse saumr, Old High German soum |
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