seamed
Having visible stitches
Seamed describes something with seams—the lines where pieces join together.
A seamed stocking has a visible line running up the back.
A pitcher throws a seamed fastball by gripping the raised stitches.
Figuratively, a face seamed with age or worry shows deep lines and creases.
Marked with parallel marks
- furrowedMarked with grooves
- wrinkledHaving surface folds
- creasedBearing pressed lines
- groovedHaving linear indentations
worn · aged · craggy · etched · time-worn · rugged · careworn · leathery
Fastened with thread
- sewnJoined by thread
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- hemFolded garment edge
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
dressmaking · alterations · seamstress · needlework · fitted · darted · pieced · joined
Parallel geological layers
- faultImperfection or blame
- veinVessel toward heart
- fissureNarrow crack in rock
- bedrockSolid stone underground
outcrop · sediment · layer · intrusion · cleavage · thrust · suture · mineral deposit
Joined metals by melting
- solderedFused with molten alloy
- rivetedFastened or enthralled
- brazedJoined by melting filler
- fusedJoined by melting together
bonded · spliced · connected · united · pieced together · overlapped
lined
Marked with parallel marks
grooved · worn · aged · craggy · etched · time-worn · rugged · careworn · leathery · weather-beaten
stitched
Fastened with thread
bespoke · dressmaking · alterations · seamstress · needlework · fitted · darted · pieced · joined · topstitched
strata
Parallel geological layers
bedrock · outcrop · sediment · layer · intrusion · cleavage · thrust · suture · mineral deposit · stratified
welded
Joined metals by melting
fused · bonded · spliced · connected · united · pieced together · overlapped
nylon
Synthetic textile polymer
retro · legwear · sheer · opaque · garter · suspender belt · Cuban heel · 1940s · glamour · silk stockings
- hosiery patternsargyle, fishnet, ribbed, cable knit, Fair Isle
- sewing termsscissors, pattern, shears, rotary cutter, cutting mat
- dress stylesA-line, sheath dress, sheath, shift, shift dress
seamedseamless
Without visible joins
unseamed · continuous · unjoined · broadloom · whole
seamedsmooth
Without roughness or difficulty
unlined · unmarked · unblemished · even · unwrinkled
- 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