reseam

/ˈriːzəm/

Definitions

1. verb

to resew or repair a seam, especially in a piece of clothing

“She had to reseam the torn hem on her favorite jeans.”

2. verb

to join or sew together again, especially with a needle and thread

“The tailor was skilled at reseaming broken seams in vintage coats.”

3. noun

a seam that has been repaired or resewn

“The reseam on the old sofa was holding well, despite being several years old.”

Synonyms

  • repair
  • resew

Antonyms

  • rip
  • unseam