Definitions For Hem
noun
- The edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
- 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.
- The edge of a piece of cloth that is folded back and sewn down
verb
- Utter hem' or ahem'
- Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
Examples of Hem in a Sentence
- Shorten the hem of the dress
- The hem of the blouse was gold
noun
- The edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
- 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.
- The edge of a piece of cloth that is folded back and sewn down
verb
- Utter hem' or ahem'
- Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
- Shorten the hem of the dress
- The hem of the blouse was gold
