seam
simple noun12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6
coal seam8.5
A layer of coal within the ground.
rich seam7.2
A seam containing a large amount of a valuable substance; also used figuratively.
narrow seam6.5
A thin layer or seam of a substance.
often figurative; to be completely full.
often figurative; to lose effectiveness or control.
often figurative; to lose effectiveness or control.
sew a seam7.8
To join two pieces of fabric together by making stitches.
To join two pieces of fabric together by making stitches.
press a seam6.0
To iron a seam flat.
rip a seam5.8
To tear a seam apart, often to undo it.
mine a seam7.0
To dig a seam of minerals from the ground; also used figuratively.
To make use of a seam of minerals; also used figuratively.