seamer

seam

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [seem]
- /sim/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [seem]
- /sim/

Definitions of seamer word

noun seamer the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like. 1
noun seamer the stitches used to make such a line. 1
noun seamer any line formed by abutting edges. 1
noun seamer any linear indentation or mark, as a wrinkle or scar. 1
noun seamer Knitting. a line of stitches formed by purling. 1
noun seamer Geology. a comparatively thin stratum; a bed, as of coal. 1

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Origin of seamer

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English seme (noun), Old English sēam; cognate with German Saum hem; akin to sew1, Greek hymḗn membrane (see hymen)

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Parts of speech for Seamer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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seamer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

seamer usage trend in Literature

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