SEAMS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SEAMS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SEAMS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Seam

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English sēam, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zoom and German Saum

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: siːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together in a garment or other article.

Short Definition:

line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together in garment

Definition:

an underground layer of a mineral such as coal or gold

Short Definition:

underground layer of mineral

Examples:
  • the buried forests became seams of coal

Word: Seam

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: siːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

sew the seam of or join with a seam

Short Definition:

join with seam

Examples:
  • our stockings are seamed by hand
  • seam the fabric widths together
Definition:

make a long, narrow indentation in

Short Definition:

make long, narrow indentation in

Examples:
  • deep wrinkles seamed his face

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