Definition of seam

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Seam (n.) A thin layer or stratum; a narrow vein between two thicker strata; as, a seam of coal..

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Shipshape :: Shipshape (adv.) In a shipshape or seamanlike manner.
Sloam :: Sloam (n.) A layer of earth between coal seams.
Mariner :: Mariner (n.) One whose occupation is to assist in navigating ships; a seaman or sailor.
Needlework :: Needlework (n.) Work executed with a needle; sewed work; sewing; embroidery; also, the business of a seamstress..
Carvelbuilt :: Carvelbuilt (a.) Having the planks meet flush at the seams, instead of lapping as in a clinker-built vessel..
Sea Term :: Sea term () A term used specifically by seamen; a nautical word or phrase.
Seaming :: Seaming (n.) The cord or rope at the margin of a seine, to which the meshes of the net are attached..
Seam :: Seam (n.) A denomination of weight or measure.
Seam :: Seam (n.) A line or depression left by a cut or wound; a scar; a cicatrix.
Needlewoman :: Needlewoman (n.) A woman who does needlework; a seamstress.
Sea Language :: Sea language () The peculiar language or phraseology of seamen; sailor's cant.
Kill :: Kill (v. t.) To cause to cease; to quell; to calm; to still; as, in seamen's language, a shower of rain kills the wind..
Navigation :: Navigation (n.) The management of sails, rudder, etc.; the mechanics of traveling by water; seamanship..
Shepster :: Shepster (n.) A seamstress.
Seam :: Seam (n.) Grease; tallow; lard.
Ribbed :: Ribbed (a.) Intercalated with slate; -- said of a seam of coal.
Suture :: Suture (n.) A line resembling a seam; as, the dorsal suture of a legume, which really corresponds to a midrib..
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) to entrap into the military or naval service; as, to crimp seamen..
Spur :: Spur (n.) A spiked iron worn by seamen upon the bottom of the boot, to enable them to stand upon the carcass of a whale, to strip off the blubber..
Duff :: Duff (n.) A stiff flour pudding, boiled in a bag; -- a term used especially by seamen; as, plum duff..
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