underseam

/ˈʌndərzim/

Definitions

1. noun

a seam or joint in a garment or other fabric that is underneath another seam or joint

“She carefully sewed the underseam of the pant leg to prevent it from fraying.”

2. verb

to sew or insert an underseam in something

“The tailor underseamed the seams of the coat to give it a more professional look.”

Synonyms

  • inset seam
  • underside seam

Antonyms

  • outerseam