n.
Pronunciation: ' s ē m
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English seem, from Old English s ē am; akin to Old English s ī wian to sew ― more at SEW
Date: before 12th century
1 a : the joining of two pieces (as of cloth or leather) by sewing usually near the edge b : the stitching used in such a joining
2 : the space between adjacent planks or strakes of a ship
3 a : a line, groove, or ridge formed by the abutment of edges b : a thin layer or stratum (as of rock) between distinctive layers also : a bed of valuable mineral and especially coal irrespective of thickness c : a line left by a cut or wound also : WRINKLE
4 : a weak or vulnerable area or gap <found a seam in the zone defense>
– seam · like \ - ˌ l ī k \ adjective
– at the seams : ENTIRELY , COMPLETELY <falling apart at the seams >