seam 1 of 2

verb

Definition of seamnext
as in to file
to mark with or as if with a line or groove in fencing circles it is a mark of honor to have one's face seamed with saber cuts

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seam

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noun

1
as in pleat

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2
as in suture

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Recent Examples of seam
Verb
The collection’s quiet confidence was amplified by intentional detailing, precise cut, seam and finish and pops of bright red among the neutrals. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026 The bottoms boast statement seams that instantly make your legs look miles long. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
Heading into Friday, Misiorowski was throwing four-seam fastballs 64% of the time and using his slider on only 11% of his pitches. — ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026 The exterior pairs exposed beams, stone fireplaces, and a standing-seam roof with black-and-ivory siding. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seam
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seam
  1. file
  2. pleat
  3. suture
  4. scratch
  5. loop
  6. groove
  7. corrugation
  8. pucker
Verb
  • Grieco and Thirteen Lune were dropped from the lawsuit filed March 4, plaintiff Relevance Ventures and legal representation for Grieco confirmed Wednesday.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO filed an objection with the New York bankruptcy court, saying that former employees would be put at risk if confidential work information were released.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of file
Noun
  • The single pleat elongates the leg, and the lining ensures zero see-through.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • This can be done with one, two, or three folds of fabric in each pleat.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of pleat
Noun
  • Hillstrand cleans Ryan’s wound and tells the crew to get him suture tape.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Claire spent several hours in the local emergency room and was given a loose suture.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of suture
Verb
  • Health officials say people can prevent rabies by keeping bats out of homes, vaccinating their pets and washing bites or scratches with soap and water before seeking medical help.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Marte began his week by failing to show up to Fenway Park for the team’s game against the Boston Red Sox on Monday and was scratched from the lineup minutes before first pitch.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of scratch
Noun
  • Hapag-Lloyd indicated that the average waiting time at Ningbo is about three to four days for Gemini loops and three days for non-alliance services.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The best ones had multiple pockets, removable mesh pouches, and elastic loops to hold products in place and protect them from excess impact.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of loop
Verb
  • Each one is see-through, so all the contents are organized but still in view, and the lids feature grooves for secure stacking.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Oswalt grooved a get-me-over fastball for a strike, then Mueller drilled a hard ground ball that third baseman Morgan Ensberg stabbed.
    — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of groove
Noun
  • Fluting and corrugation have also been added to the plate for longitudinal stiffness, and better traction comes via a Pwrtrac rubber outsole.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
  • The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.
    — CMG Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Definition of corrugation
Noun
  • Grand Prismatic Spring from the air is insane, a pucker of turquoise ringed by yellow and orange in a blast zone edged by dense lodgepole pines.
    — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, magnetic media pucker and demagnetize.
    — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Definition of pucker

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“Seam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seam. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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