hem — the edge of a piece of cloth that has been folded and sewn to prevent fraying
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the edge of a piece of cloth that has been folded and sewn to prevent fraying
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɛm/
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to hem my pants, but now one leg is shorter than the other - I look like a walking question mark!
- The tailor carefully measured the hem before making any cuts.
- She felt hemmed in by her overprotective parents who never let her go anywhere alone.
hem
NOUN[/hɛm/]
the edge of a piece of cloth that has been folded and sewn to prevent fraying
The tailor carefully stitches the hem of the wedding dress before the big day.
Every gem sewn in the hem amazes them!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'hemm' meaning border or edge, originally referring to a fence or boundary. The clothing term developed from the idea of creating a protective border around fabric edges.
Breakdown
hem (Old English root meaning 'border/edge')
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📝Examples
“My mom tried to hem my pants, but now one leg is shorter than the other - I look like a walking question mark!”
“The tailor carefully measured the hem before making any cuts.”
“She felt hemmed in by her overprotective parents who never let her go anywhere alone.”
“During the job interview, he kept hemming and hawing when asked about his previous work experience.”
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