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hem
noun
verb
The edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
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hɛm
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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”
noun
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.
verb
Utter ‘hem’ or ‘ahem’
verb
Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
“Hem my skirt”
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Example Sentences
The hem of her dress was stained
Let down the hem
He stitched weights into the curtain's hem
It seeped along the hem of his jacket
Hem my skirt
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