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hem
noun(hem)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.
Synonyms: ahem,
hem
verb(hem)fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
Examples:
Hem my skirt.
hem
noun(hem)the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
Examples:
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.
Let down the hem.
He stitched weights into the curtain's hem.
It seeped along the hem of his jacket.
hem
verb(hem)utter `hem' or `ahem'