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English noun: seam

1. seam (artifact) joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces


Broader (hypernym)joint


Narrower (hyponym)fell, felled seam, surgical seam, suture, welt

2. seam (shape) a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface


SamplesHis face has many lines.
Ironing gets rid of most wrinkles.


Synonymscrease, crinkle, furrow, line, wrinkle


Broader (hypernym)depression, impression, imprint


Narrower (hyponym)crow's feet, crow's foot, dermatoglyphic, frown line, heart line, laugh line, life line, lifeline, line of destiny, line of fate, line of heart, line of life, line of Saturn, love line, mensal line


Part meronymcutis, skin, tegument

3. seam (location) a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit


SamplesHe worked in the coal beds.


Synonymsbed


Broader (hypernym)stratum


Narrower (hyponym)coal seam


English verb: seam

1. seam (contact) put together with a seam


SamplesSeam a dress.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)bring together, join


Narrower (hyponym)suture









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