si:m n. & v. --n. 1 a line
where two edges
join,
esp. of two pieces of
cloth etc. turned
back and stitched
together, or of boards
fitted edge to edge. 2 a
fissure between parallel edges. 3 a
wrinkle or scar. 4 a
stratum of
coal etc. --v.tr. 1 join
with a seam. 2 (esp. as seamed adj.) mark or
score with or as with a seam. øbursting at
the seams full to overflowing. seam bowler Cricket a bowler
who makes the ball
deviate by
bouncing off its seam. øøseamer n. seamless adj. [OE seam f. Gmc]