seam

• Substantivo que designa a linha de união entre duas partes de um tecido ou material, uma pequena depressão ou marca na superfície, ou uma camada de minério ou carvão com espessura suficiente para ser explorada lucrativamente.

A noun referring to a line where two pieces of material are joined together, a slight depression on a surface, or a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined profitably.

1. Joint in fabricB1formal

   A line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together in clothing or other textiles.

   Costura

   • The seam on her dress came undone.
   • He carefully pressed the seam with an iron.
   • The tailor reinforced the seam with extra stitching.

   Sinônimosjointstitchsuture

2. Surface depressionB2formal

   A slight groove, line, or wrinkle on a surface, such as skin or metal.

   Sulco

   • The old man's face had deep seams from years of worry.
   • There was a seam in the metal where the two parts were joined.
   • The surface of the road had a seam from the repair work.

   Sinônimoscreasefurrowgrooveindentationlinewrinkle

3. Geological layerB2formal

   A layer or stratum of a mineral, especially coal or ore, that is thick enough to be mined profitably.

   Camada

   • The miners discovered a rich seam of coal.
   • This area is known for its seams of iron ore.
   • The company is drilling to find new seams of precious metals.

   Sinônimosbedlayerstratum

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de unir ou costurar dois pedaços de material, geralmente tecido, ao longo de uma linha. Também pode se referir a unir partes de metal ou outros materiais por meio de uma costura ou solda.

A verb used to indicate the act of joining or stitching together two pieces of material, typically fabric, along a line.

1. Join with a seamB2formal

   To join or fasten two pieces of material together by sewing or welding along a line.

   Costurar com costura

   • The tailor carefully seamed the two pieces of fabric.
   • The workers seamed the metal sheets together for the roof.
   • She learned how to seam the edges of the dress neatly.

   Sinônimosjoinsewstitchsuture