Synonyms for

Seams

Verb / si:mz / Another word for seams — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together.

Synonyms & similar words

wrinkle bed seam line furrow crease crinkle stitching sewing hem closure join bond link tie connection merge combine unite fuse meld integrate attach affix adhere stick cling

Synonyms by register

Formal

junctions unions connections interfaces

Informal

joins lines edges

Literary

interstices partings

Antonyms

gaps openings voids breaks cracks fissures breaches

Common collocations

  • seams of a garment
  • seams of the earth
  • open a seam
  • stitch the seams
  • a gaping seam
  • reinforce the seams
  • along the seam

Word family

noun seam
verb seam
adjective seamy

Usage note

As a noun, 'seam' typically refers to a line where two pieces of material are joined, especially in fabric or geological formations. As a verb, it means to join or be joined by a seam.

Example sentences

  1. I need to fix the seams on my jeans.
  2. The seams on the soccer ball started to come apart.
  3. The dressmaker sewed the seams with precision.
  4. The seams of the boat were sealed to prevent leaks.
  5. The seams of the baseball were tightly stitched.

Quotes

  • "Our lives are not as limited as we think they are; the world is a wonderfully weird place." - Tom Robbins
  • "The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." - Bertrand Russell
  • "There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds." - Gilbert K. Chesterton

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