hem
noun
Pronunciation: /hɛm/
Definition
The folded and stitched edge of a piece of fabric or clothing.
Examples
She carefully let out the hem of her dress to make it slightly longer.
The skirt had a frayed hem that needed to be repaired.
He pinned the hem of the curtains before running them through the sewing machine.
How to Use hem
- hem in (phrasal verb)
- to surround or restrict someone or something — "The small town was hemmed in by high mountains on all sides."
- hem and haw (idiom)
- to be indecisive or avoid giving a clear answer — "Don't hem and haw; just give me a yes or no."
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