noun
the edge of a piece of cloth
Examples
- especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
- 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
noun
the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat
Synonyms
Examples
- intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
verb
fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
Examples
- hem my skirt
verb
utter `hem' or `ahem'