seam weakness
[/siːm ˈwiːknəs/]
nounpl: seam weaknesses
fragilidade da costura
1. A structural defect or point of vulnerability along a seam where two materials are joined together, making it prone to failure, separation, or tearing
The seam weakness in the fabric caused the garment to tear easily after washing.
A fragilidade da costura no tecido fez a roupa rasgar facilmente após a lavagem.
2. In sports (particularly cricket and baseball), a term referring to the vulnerability of a batter or player to pitches that move along the seam of the ball
The pitcher exploited the batter's seam weakness by throwing fast balls with heavy seam movement.
O arremessador explorou a fragilidade de costura do rebatedor lançando bolas rápidas com muito movimento de costura.
3. A technical flaw in manufacturing or construction where joints or connected areas are structurally compromised
Quality control identified a seam weakness in the aircraft fuselage that required immediate reinforcement.
O controle de qualidade identificou uma fragilidade de costura na fuselagem da aeronave que exigia reforço imediato.
In Brazilian sports culture, particularly in cricket and baseball contexts, 'seam weakness' is frequently discussed in sports analysis and commentary. The term is also widely used in manufacturing and quality control industries in São Paulo, the industrial hub of Brazil. In the USA, the term is particularly prevalent in cricket and baseball discussions among sports enthusiasts.
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