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seam 1. a stratum of coal, ore, etc. 2. Surgery another name for suture (sense 1b) 3. Cricket of or relating to a style of bowling in which the bowler utilizes the stitched seam round the ball in order to make it swing in flight and after touching the ground seam [sēm] (engineering) A mechanical or welded joint. A mark on ceramic or glassware where matching mold parts join. A line occurring on a molded or laminated piece of plastic material that differs in appearance from the rest of the surface and is caused by a parting of the mold. Also known as mold seam. (geology) A stratum or bed of coal or other mineral. A thin layer or stratum of rock. A very narrow coal vein. (metallurgy) An unwelded fold or lap which appears as a crack on the surface of a casting or wrought product. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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