Definition of Hem

  • 1. The edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down Noun
  • 2. 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. Noun
  • 3. Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem Verb
  • 4. Utter hem' or ahem' Verb

Morphology of "hem"

  • hemmed
  • hemming

Synonyms for word "hem"

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Hyponims for word "hem"