hem

IPA: hˈɛm

An utterance or sound of the voice like "hem", often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.
(sewing) The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.
A rim or margin of something.
In sheet metal design, a rim or edge folded back on itself to create a smooth edge and to increase strength or rigidity.
A surname.

To make the sound expressed by the word hem; to hesitate in speaking.
(sewing, intransitive) To make a hem.
(transitive) To put hem on an article of clothing, to edge or put a border on something.
(transitive) To shut in, enclose, confine; to surround something or someone in a confining way.

Examples of "hem" in Sentences

The hem is tucked into the trouser.
The hem is sewn along the terminal flap.
The hem of the suit is weighted down with a chain.
The sheep win if they hem in and immobilize the tigers.
While crossing the room, he slips on the hem of his shirt.
The side seams are open to the armpit, and the hem is curved.
The members of the movement wore green neckerchiefs with red hem.
Impassable rivers lay athwart their homeward route, and hemmed them in.
These are worn on the right side of the blazer sleeve just above the hem.
Sometimes, the hem of the dress would be ornamented with pieces of buffalo hoof.