hem
hem /ˈhɛm/
interjection
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()
A soft vocalization to subtly grab someone's attention or indicate one's presence.
(
ahem
, hem
, h'm
, hmm
)
A soft vocalization to subtly grab someone's attention or indicate one's presence.
noun
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()
The edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
(
hem
)
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
The hem of her dress was stained
the hem of her dress was stained
Let down the hem
let down the hem
He stitched weights into the curtain's hem
he stitched weights into the curtain's hem
It seeped along the hem of his jacket
it seeped along the hem of his jacket
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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.
(
ahem
, hem
)
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.
verb
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Utter 'hem' or 'ahem'
(
hem
)
utter 'hem' or 'ahem'
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Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
(
hem
)
fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
Hem my skirt
hem my skirt