Hem
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛm/
Hem (noun)
- the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn down
- a border or edge around something, like a field or garden
Examples
- She adjusted the hem of her skirt.
- The hem of the dress was frayed.
Common collocations: sew a hem, neat hem, frayed hem, hem of trees, natural hem
Hem (verb)
- to fold and sew the edge of a piece of cloth
- to surround or enclose something closely
Examples
- She learned to hem her own clothes.
- He hemmed the curtains to the right length.