seam Synonyms & Definition

• Seam

1. (n.) A line or depression left by a cut or wound; a scar; a cicatrix.
2. (n.) Hence, a line of junction; a joint; a suture, as on a ship, a floor, or other structure; the line of union, or joint, of two boards, planks, metal plates, etc.
3. (n.) The fold or line formed by sewing together two pieces of cloth or leather.
4. (n.) The quantity of eight bushels of grain.
5. (v. t.) To make the appearance of a seam in, as in knitting a stocking; hence, to knit with a certain stitch, like that in such knitting.
6. (n.) The quantity of 120 pounds of glass.
7. (v. t.) To form a seam upon or of; to join by sewing together; to unite.
8. (v. t.) To mark with something resembling a seam; to line; to scar.
9. (n.) Grease; tallow; lard.
10. (n.) A thin layer or stratum; a narrow vein between two thicker strata; as, a seam of coal.
11. (v. i.) To become ridgy; to crack open.
12. (n.) A denomination of weight or measure.

Synonyms:
Bed, Crease, Crinkle, Furrow, Line, Wrinkle,

• Seamstressy

1. (n.) The business of a seamstress.

• Seaming

1. (n.) The act or process of forming a seam or joint.
2. (n.) The cord or rope at the margin of a seine, to which the meshes of the net are attached.
3. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Seam

• Seamark

1. (n.) Any elevated object on land which serves as a guide to mariners; a beacon; a landmark visible from the sea, as a hill, a tree, a steeple, or the like.

• Seamed

1. (imp. & p. p.) of Seam
2. (a.) Out of condition; not in good condition; -- said of a hawk.

Synonyms:
Lined,

• Seaman

1. (n.) One whose occupation is to assist in the management of ships at sea; a mariner; a sailor; -- applied both to officers and common mariners, but especially to the latter. Opposed to landman, or landsman.
2. (n.) A merman; the male of the mermaid.

Synonyms:
Gob, Jack, Mariner, Sea dog, Seafarer, Tar,

• Seamanship

1. (n.) The skill of a good seaman; the art, or skill in the art, of working a ship.

• Seamen

1. (pl. ) of Seaman
2. (pl. ) of Seaman

• Seamstress

1. (n.) A woman whose occupation is sewing; a needlewoman.

Synonyms:
Dressmaker, Modiste, Needlewoman, Sempstress,

• Seamless

1. (a.) Without a seam.