— seamer , n.
/seem/ , n.
1. the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.
2. the stitches used to make such a line.
3. any line formed by abutting edges.
4. any linear indentation or mark, as a wrinkle or scar.
5. Knitting. a line of stitches formed by purling.
6. Geol. a comparatively thin stratum; a bed, as of coal.
v.t.
7. to join with or as if with stitches; make the seam or seams of.
8. to furrow; mark with wrinkles, scars, etc.
9. Knitting. to knit with or in a seam.
v.i.
10. to become cracked, fissured, or furrowed.
11. Knitting. to make a line of stitches by purling.
[ bef. 1000; ME seme (n.), OE seam; c. G Saum hem; akin to SEW 1 , Gk hymén membrane (see HYMEN) ]