seam

US [sim]
UK [siːm]
  • n.煤层;接缝;矿层;缝隙
  • v.缝合;接合;缝拢;合拢
  • Web缝骨;骨缝;线缝
Plural Form:seams  
Seam
n.
1.
(缝合两块布等的)线缝,接缝a line along which two edges of cloth, etc. are joined or sewn together
a shoulder seam
衣服肩膀上的接缝
2.
矿层;煤层a thin layer of coal or other material, between layers of rock under the ground
They struck a rich seam of iron ore.
他们开出一个富铁矿层。
The book is a rich seam of information.
这本书是一座丰富的知识宝库。
3.
(合在一起的两块木板等之间的)接缝,缝隙,裂缝a line where two edges meet, for example the edges of wooden boards

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