n. & v.
--n.
1. a line where two edges join, esp. of two pieces of cloth etc. turned back and stitched together, or of boards fitted edge to edge.
2 a fissure between parallel edges.
3 a wrinkle or scar.
4 a stratum of coal etc.
--v.tr.
1. join with a seam.
2 (esp. as seamed adj.) mark or score with or as with a seam.
Phrases and idioms:
bursting at the seams full to overflowing. seam bowler Cricket a bowler who makes the ball deviate by bouncing off its seam.
Derivatives:
seamer n. seamless adj.
Etymology: OE seam f. Gmc