seam
noun
the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.
seams
Example Sentences
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She told the BBC's Walescast that her former party was "completely chaotic" and was "falling apart at the seams".
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Yet, here, there are no visible stitches, no scars or seams.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
He considered different shapes for the container -- like a square or even a star -- but thought it best to avoid having seams and joints, so a stainless steel cylinder won the day.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
The unmoving, shallow water can’t help but grow algae in the beating sun, and since the concrete expands and contracts with shifting temperatures, any seals along the seams have struggled to remain watertight.
From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2026
“You kept tearing the seams and I got tired of stitching them back together.”
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
