seam
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- pronunciation:
- sim
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a line formed by sewing two pieces of fabric together.
A seam on your dress is coming apart. |
definition 2: |
a line where two objects are joined.
We tried not to step on the seams in the sidewalk. |
definition 3: |
a long narrow layer of ore in the earth.
They found a new seam of coal in the mine. |
related words: |
bed |
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derivation: |
seamer (n.) |
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seem (to appear to be)?
Seam and
seem sound alike but have different meanings.