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Vocabulary Entry
hem
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The lower edge of a piece of clothing, typically finished with a fold.
Example Sentences
"She sewed a new hem on her dress."
"The hem of his pants was frayed."
"The curtain has a beautiful embroidered hem."
V
verb
To finish the edge of a piece of clothing or fabric.
Example Sentences
"I need to hem these jeans before I wear them."
"She hemmed the curtains to the right length."
"He decided to hem the shirt himself."