单词 | seam |
释义 | seam —seamer, n. /seem/, n. 1. the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like. 2. the stitches used to make such a line. 3. any line formed by abutting edges. 4. any linear indentation or mark, as a wrinkle or scar. 5. Knitting. a line of stitches formed by purling. 6. Geol. a comparatively thin stratum; a bed, as of coal. v.t. 7. to join with or as if with stitches; make the seam or seams of. 8. to furrow; mark with wrinkles, scars, etc. 9. Knitting. to knit with or in a seam. v.i. 10. to become cracked, fissured, or furrowed. 11. Knitting. to make a line of stitches by purling. [bef. 1000; ME seme (n.), OE seam; c. G Saum hem; akin to SEW1, Gk hymén membrane (see HYMEN)] |
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