seambiter

/ˈsiːmbeɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A seambiter is an old term for a person who bit or gnawed at the seams or joints of something, often to gain entry or access.

“The old castle’s walls were said to have been compromised by a seambiter during a siege.”

Synonyms

  • gnawer
  • seamwalker

Antonyms

  • fortifier
  • seamsealer