SEAM

(JOIN) [noun] [C] - a line where two things join, esp. a line of sewing joining two pieces of a material such as cloth or leatherThe bags we sell have very strong seams, so they will last for years.How embarrassing! I've split the seam on my trousers.My old coat is falling/coming apart at the seams (= it is in a very bad condition).(figurative) Their marriage is falling/coming apart at the seams (= going wrong).(figurative) Now that they've got six children, their little house is bursting/bulging at the seams (= too full).