seam meaning and definition

SEAM noun

Definition of seam (noun)

1. joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
2. a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface
   • "his face has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles"
   • synonyms: crease, crinkle, furrow, line, wrinkle
3. a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit
   • "he worked in the coal beds"
   • synonyms: bed

SEAM verb

Definition of seam (verb)

1. put together with a seam
   • "seam a dress"