unseam

/ˈʌnˌsiːm/

Definitions

1. verb

to separate or rip apart a seam, especially in sewing or fabric

“The seamstress had to unseam the dress to repair the tear.”

2. noun

a seam that has been ripped apart

“The unseam in the fabric was hard to mend.”

Synonyms

  • rip
  • tear

Antonyms

  • mend
  • sew