hemmed

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: edge, border, fringe, selvage

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hemmed

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 hemmed

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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