Hem

noun
hɛm

Noun

  • the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

    “the hem of her dress was stained”

    “let down the hem”

    “he stitched weights into the curtain's hem”

    Type of:Edge

  • the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.

    Similar:Ahem
    Type of:UtteranceVocalization

Verb

  • fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

    “hem my skirt”

    Type of:SewStitch

  • utter `hem' or `ahem'

    Type of:UtterEmit

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