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Definition of roundseam

: a seam used to join the edges of canvas without lapping (as when sewing the bottom into a sea bag)

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First Known Use of roundseam

1626, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for roundseam

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“Roundseam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundseam. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.

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