seam
Where fabrics meet
A seam is the place where two pieces of something (especially fabric) join, like the shoulder seam on a shirt or a welded seam joining two pieces of metal.
A layer of mineral embedded in rock is also called a seam (coal seam).
Figuratively, a rich seam of something is a valuable store of it.
The phrase at the seams is used figuratively in bursting at the seams (over full) and falling apart at the seams (deteriorating quickly).
Thread loop in fabric
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- hemFolded garment edge
- dartsThrown pointed missiles
pleats · lining · baste · alterations · fitting · cuffs · inseam · outseam
Connect or enlist
- meetingGathering for discussion
- connectionA joining or relation
- edgeBoundary or sharpness
- intersectionPoint where paths meet
boundary · line · overlap · interface · convergence · splice · union · juncture
Combustible sedimentary rock
- stratumHorizontal layer of material
- layerSingle thickness of material
- veinVessel toward heart
- depositPlace for safekeeping
ore · lignite · anthracite · bituminous · mining · excavation · shaft · lode
Heat-fused metal joint
Tough cotton twill
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- woolSheared animal fiber
- linenFlax-derived textile
twill · herringbone · velvet · corduroy · knit · canvas · polyester · nylon
stitch
Thread loop in fabric
darts · pleats · lining · baste · alterations · fitting · cuffs · inseam · outseam · gusset
join
Connect or enlist
- meetingGathering for discussion
- connectionA joining or relation
- edgeBoundary or sharpness
intersection · boundary · line · overlap · interface · convergence · splice · union · juncture · margin
coal
Combustible sedimentary rock
deposit · ore · lignite · anthracite · bituminous · mining · excavation · shaft · lode · outcrop
weld
Heat-fused metal joint
butt · lap · fusion · arc · torch · metal · steel · pipe · hull · rivet
denim
Tough cotton twill
linen · twill · herringbone · velvet · corduroy · knit · canvas · polyester · nylon · spandex
pitch
Frequency of sound
grip · rotation · spin · stitches · leather · laces · ball · pitcher · movement · break
hole
Absence in matter
drop · pour-over · hydraulic · current · creek · waterfall · gradient · boils · river · whitewater
- fashionfashion, clothing, apparel, attire, garment
- garment featurescollar, cuff, sleeve, hem, pocket
- garment partscollar, cuff, bodice, sleeve, lapel
- textile craftssewing, knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery
- garment detailscollar, cuff, button, sleeve, hem
- lingerie partsunderwire, cups, straps, band, closure
- seam ripperThread-cutting sewing tool
- burst at the seamsFilled past safe limits
- bursting at the seamsFilled past safe limits
- coming apart at the seams
- bursting at seamsCrammed past limit
- coal seamUnderground fuel deposit layer
seamless, seams, seamed, seamy, seamstress, seaming, inseams, unseamed