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Definition of Seamers
1. seamer [n] - See also: seamer
Lexicographical Neighbors of Seamers
Literary usage of Seamers
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Arts and Sciences: Or, Fourth Division of "The English Encyclopedia" edited by Charles Knight (1867)
"... the frame-work knitters, who work the thread up into a knitted fabric; and
the seamers, who make the stockings out of the pieces thus produced. ..."
2. Practical Sheet Metal Work and Demonstrated Patterns: A Comprehensive Treatise by John Henry Teschmacher (1910)
"Roofing double seamers are widely used, and two constitute a set ... One of the
seamers does the bending and the other the squeezing. ..."
3. The Roofing, Cornice and Skylight Manual: Practical Articles on Laying Flat (1901)
"By means of the hand seamer and mallet, or with the roofing double seamers, the
first or single seam is turned over, as shown at D. If the hand seamer is ..."
4. A History of the Machine-wrought Hosiery and Lace Manufactures by William Felkin (1867)
"it is computed, give employment to about 20000 women and girls as winders and
seamers, earning 4s. each on an average. There are about 1000 wide power ..."
5. Wages (standard Piece Rates).: Board of Trade (Labour Department) by Great Britain Board of Trade, Hubert Llewellyn Smith (1900)
"German seamers, Hinckley. A revised list for German seaming was introduced during
1896 as the result of a conference between the employers and the officials ..."
6. A History of Factory Legislation by B. L. Hutchins (1907)
"The scanty light by which poverty often obliges the seamers to work must add ...
Weak sight is common among seamers." Some details in the hosiery report are ..."
7. A history of factory legislation by B. L. Hutchins (1911)
"The scanty light by which poverty often obliges the seamers to work must add ...
Weak sight is common among seamers." Some details in the hosiery report are ..."
8. A History of Factory Legislation by B. L. Hutchins, Amy Harrison Spencer (1903)
"The scanty light by which poverty often obliges the seamers to work must add ...
Weak sight is common among seamers." Some details in the hosiery report are ..."
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