Pronunciation: [sˈiːm] (IPA) 
The word "seam" is spelled with a combination of two vowel sounds: /i/ and /æ/. The first vowel sound /i/ is represented by the letter "e" and is pronounced with the tongue towards the front of the mouth and the lips slightly spread. The second vowel sound /æ/ is represented by the letters "a" and "e" and is pronounced with the tongue low and at the back of the mouth. Together, these vowel sounds create the distinct pronunciation of "seam".
A seam is a line or joint that occurs when two or more materials or pieces of fabric are stitched or fastened together. It is a common term used in the realm of textiles, sewing, and leatherworking. A seam serves to bind separate pieces of material, providing structural strength and preventing the materials from unraveling or coming apart.
Seams can be created through various techniques, including hand-stitching, machine stitching, or by using specialized adhesive materials. They can be seen in a wide range of products such as clothing, bags, upholstery, and footwear.
Seams can be classified into different types based on their appearance and functionality. Common types include plain seams, which involve aligning the edges of the materials and stitching them together, and flat-felled seams, which involve folding one edge of the fabric over the other and stitching them with multiple lines of stitching for added durability. Other types of seams include French seams, welt seams, and overlock or serged seams.
The quality of a seam often determines the overall strength and durability of a finished product. Well-executed, strong seams contribute to the longevity and functionality of items, while poorly done or weak seams can result in unraveling, fraying, or the premature failure of a product.
In summary, a seam is a stitched or fastened line that joins two or more materials together, providing strength and integrity to a finished product. It plays a crucial role in the construction and longevity of various textile-based items.
• The uniting or joining together of two pieces of cloth by sewing or stitching them with thread; the line where this junction is made; the line or space between planks when placed or fastened together; a vein or stratum of an ore, or of coal, &c.; in geol., a thin layer between thicker strata.
• To unite by sewing with thread.
• A measure or quantity, as of corn, or of glass.
• Tallow; grease; fat.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "seam" comes from the Old English term "seam" or "seamian", which means "a joining together; a suture; a seam.” It is related to the Old Norse term "saumr" and the Old High German term "sauma", both also meaning "a seam". These origins ultimately trace back to the Proto-Germanic word "saumō" and the Proto-Indo-European root "syū-", which means "to sew" or "to sew together". Over time, the term has remained relatively unchanged and continues to refer to the line where two pieces of fabric or other materials are sewn together.
