seam — a line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together
Pronunciation (IPA): /siːm/
Korean meaning: 두 조각의 천을 꿰맨 선, 솔기
Korean pronunciation: 심 (강세: 심)
Example Sentences
- My backpack is bursting at the seams with snacks for the camping trip.
- The tailor examined every seam to ensure perfect quality.
- The mine workers followed the coal seam deep underground.
seam
NOUN//siːm//
a line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together
💡 Concept
Line where fabric pieces are sewn
🎵 Rhyme
Every seam holds a dream, warmed by gentle steam
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/siːm/
🇬🇧 UK/siːm/
🌳Etymology
Rootseam
Origin
고대 영어 'seam'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '꿰맨 것, 봉합'이라는 의미였습니다. 게르만어족 공통어에서 나온 단어로, 바느질과 연결의 개념을 담고 있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
beamcreamdreamsteamteam
beam
cream
dream
steam
team
🔗Collocations
burst at the seams
seam allowance
coal seam
side seam
seam ripper
seam up
shoulder seam
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My backpack is bursting at the seams with snacks for the camping trip.”
“The tailor examined every seam to ensure perfect quality.”
“The mine workers followed the coal seam deep underground.”
😄 Fun example
“His comedy show had the audience bursting at the seams with laughter.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
jointjunctionstitchsutureconnection
Antonyms
gapopeningseparation
Related
sewingfabrictailorhemthreadneedle
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