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 |