noun
plural seams
[count] a line where two pieces of cloth or other material are sewn together
a line where two pieces of wood, metal, dough, etc., are joined together
technical :a layer of coal, rock, etc., that is between two other layers of rock underground
be bursting at the seams
come/fall apart at the seams
informal :to break into parts or pieces - usually used figuratively to describe someone or something that is in very bad condition