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单词 seamed
释义

seam

1 of 2

noun

ˈsēm How to pronounce seam (audio)
1
a
: the joining of two pieces (as of cloth or leather) by sewing usually near the edge
b
: the stitching used in such a joining
2
: the space between adjacent planks or strakes of a ship
3
a
: a line, groove, or ridge formed by the abutment of edges
b
: a thin layer or stratum (as of rock) between distinctive layers
also : a bed of valuable mineral and especially coal irrespective of thickness
c
: a line left by a cut or wound
also : wrinkle
4
: a weak or vulnerable area or gap
found a seam in the zone defense
seamlike
ˈsēm-ˌlīk How to pronounce seam (audio)
adjective

seam

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verb

seamed; seaming; seams

transitive verb

1
a
: to join by sewing
b
: to join as if by sewing (as by welding, riveting, or heat-sealing)
2
: to mark with lines suggesting seams

intransitive verb

: to become fissured or ridgy
seamer noun
Phrases
at the seams
: entirely, completely
falling apart at the seams

Synonyms

Verb

  • groove
  • score
  • scribe
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Example Sentences

Noun the seams of a dress the seams of a boat a rich seam of iron ore Verb in fencing circles it is a mark of honor to have one's face seamed with saber cuts
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Pin and sew along the edge with a 1/2-inch seam allowance. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 Seam by seam, the future of fashion is taking fold and becoming more size-inclusive. Gianluca Russo, refinery29.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Turn dough piece to face seam side down, and roll around in your hand to create a smooth ball. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 Sale’s average four-seam velocity in his 2022 debut: 95.0 mph. Statement made. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022 For his 95 pitches (66 strikes), Manning fired 44 four-seam fastballs (46%), 33 sliders (35%), nine curveballs (9%), five sinkers (5%) and four changeups (4%). Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 24 Aug. 2022 By design, Eovaldi threw more splitters (35) than four-seam fastballs (28), and mixed in 21 curveballs in an attempt to keep the Royals off balance. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2022 Based on average run value — a Statcast metric that determines the situational impact of each pitch — the only players less valuable against four-seam fastballs than Jones were pitchers. Nathan Ruiz, baltimoresun.com, 21 Feb. 2022 Young’s sinker is a focus for the Giants’ pitching coaches, who have worked with him on seam-shifting — very slight grip changes — to refine it and make the pitch more consistent. Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Aug. 2022
Verb
Taken back to bare metal, the 911’s shell is seam-welded for strength and its rain gutters are removed to improve aerodynamics (a trick Porsche used on the 959 supercar, aiding towards its 197 mph top speed). Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 Constructed of heavy-duty polyester with a water-resistant coating, this cover uses seam-sealing tape to ensure maximum protection from rain and snow, as well as other debris like bird droppings and tree sap. Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 30 July 2022 The Bechers weren’t the only artists working that seam. New York Times, 28 July 2022 This machine includes different colored threads and bobbins, scissors, a measuring tape, seam ripper, needles and more to get started. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 22 May 2022 Many factors, like fabric choice and seam design, can affect a parachute’s effectiveness. New York Times, 7 Mar. 2022 Scoop about ¼ cup of the tofu mixture into each tortilla, roll tightly and place seam side down into the baking dish. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 29 Jan. 2022 Then, lightly flour the tops of the loaves and place them in the baskets to proof, seam-side facing up. Washington Post, 19 May 2021 The prospect of the next month without Davis could seam bleak, but there are worse outcomes, and with the Lakers’ luck 31 games into this season, no one would’ve been shocked. Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English seem, from Old English sēam; akin to Old English sīwian to sew — more at sew

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1582, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

seam

noun

ˈsēm How to pronounce seam (audio)
1
: the fold, line, or groove made by sewing together or joining two edges or two pieces of material
2
: a layer in the ground of a mineral or metal

seamed

verb

past tense of seam
as in grooved
to mark with or as if with a line or groove in fencing circles it is a mark of honor to have one's face seamed with saber cuts

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • grooved
  • filed
  • scratched
  • scribed
  • fluted
  • milled
  • scored
  • scarified
  • beveled
  • chamfered
  • abraded
  • grazed
  • bevelled
  • rasped
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