Seam | Mean of seam in English Dictionary

/ˈsiːm/

• Noun
• a line where two pieces of cloth or other material are sewn together
1. the seams of a dress
• a line where two pieces of wood, metal, dough, etc., are joined together
1. the seams of a boat
• a layer of coal, rock, etc., that is between two other layers of rock underground
1. coal seams
2. a rich seam of iron ore
3. The book is a rich seam of information about the history of baseball.

• to break into parts or pieces
1. The plan/company is falling apart at the seams.
2. She looks like she's going to come apart at the seams.