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/
Korean meaning: 옷감의 가장자리를 접어서 꿰맨 부분, 단
Korean pronunciation: **헴**
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 seamstress carefully sews the hem of the purple dress
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Every gem sewn in the hem amazes them!
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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.
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“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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