Definition of Hem

1. Noun. The edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down. "It seeped along the hem of his jacket"

Generic synonyms: Edge
Group relationships: Cloth, Fabric, Material, Textile

2. Verb. Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem. "Hem my skirt"
Generic synonyms: Run Up, Sew, Sew Together, Stitch

3. Noun. 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..
Exact synonyms: Ahem
Generic synonyms: Utterance, Vocalization

4. Verb. Utter 'hem' or 'ahem'.
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter

Definition of Hem

1. pron. Them

2. interj. An onomatopoetic word used as an expression of hesitation, doubt, etc. It is often a sort of voluntary half cough, loud or subdued, and would perhaps be better expressed by hm.

3. n. An utterance or sound of the voice, hem or hm, often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.

4. v. i. To make the sound expressed by the word hem; hence, to hesitate in speaking.

5. n. The edge or border of a garment or cloth, doubled over and sewed, to strengthen it and prevent raveling.

6. v. t. To form a hem or border to; to fold and sew down the edge of.

Definition of Hem

1. to provide with an edge [v HEMMED, HEMMING, HEMS]

Medical Definition of Hem

1. An onomatopoetic word used as an expression of hesitation, doubt, etc. It is often a sort of voluntary half cough, loud or subdued, and would perhaps be better expressed by hm. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hem

Helvella crispa
Helvella esculenta
Helvella sulcata
helves
Helvetica
helving
helvite
Helweg
Helweg's bundle
Helweg-Larssen
Helweg-Larssen syndrome
Helwingia
Helxine
Helxine soleirolia
hem (current term)
hem (current term)
hemachate
Hemachatus
Hemachatus haemachatus
hemacite
hemacytometer
hemacytometers
hemadromometer
hemadromometry
hemadynamics
hemadynamometer
hemagglutinate
hemagglutinated
hemagglutinates
hemagglutination

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