DICTOMETER

HEM

1. Synonyms:
   • Hem
   Definitions:
   • 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
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Hem
   • Ahem
   Definitions:
   • 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.
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Hem
   Definitions:
   • fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
   Examples:
   • Hem my skirt
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Hem
   Definitions:
   • utter `hem' or `ahem'