seam

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Definitions

n.

A line of stitching joining two pieces of fabric; a thin underground layer of coal or mineral.

缝合线,接缝;(煤或矿物的)层,脉

v.

To join or stitch together with a seam; to mark with a line or scar.

缝合,接合;留下伤痕

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
seamother
=seam

Common Collocations

  • 1.burst at the seams满满当当/人满为患
  • 2.coal seam煤层
  • 3.sew a seam缝合接缝
  • 4.[seamless transition]无缝衔接

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The tailor carefully stitched the seam along the side of the dress.

  • 2.

    Miners discovered a rich seam of coal deep beneath the hillside.

  • 3.

    The seam on her jacket split open after she lifted the heavy box.

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