hem

[ hem ]

/ hɛm /

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verb (used with object), hemmed, hem·ming.

to fold back and sew down the edge of (cloth, a garment, etc.); form an edge or border on or around.

to enclose or confine (usually followed by in, around, or about): hemmed in by enemies.

noun

an edge made by folding back the margin of cloth and sewing it down.

the edge or border of a garment, drape, etc., especially at the bottom.

the edge, border, or margin of anything.

Architecture. the raised edge forming the volute of an Ionic capital.

Origin of hem

before 1000; Middle English hem(m), Old English hem, probably akin to hamm enclosure; see home

Words nearby hem

Helvetia, Helvetian, Helvetic, Helvetii, Helvétius, hem, hema-, hemacytometer, hemadsorption, hemadsorption virus type 1, hemadsorption virus type 2

Definition for hem (2 of 3)

hem²

[ hem ]

/ hɛm /

interjection

(an utterance resembling a slight clearing of the throat, used to attract attention, express doubt, etc.)

noun

the utterance or sound of “hem.”

a sound or pause of hesitation: His sermon was full of hems and haws.

verb (used without object), hemmed, hem·ming.

to utter the sound “hem.”

to hesitate in speaking.

Origin of hem

First recorded in 1520–30; imitative

Definition for hem (3 of 3)

hem-

variant of hemo- before a vowel: hemal.

Also especially British, haem-.

Compare haemat-.

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Example sentences from the Web for hem

Such products are not suited for the rigours of public life, and need to be adapted, at the very least by sewing in hem weights.
Kate Middleton's History of Flesh-Flashing Wardrobe Malfunctions|Tom Sykes|May 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If I could sum it up in a few choice words, I would, but instead I hem and haw, before stumbling through some rambling rejoinder.
Fear And Self-Loathing In Scandinavia: The Fiction Of Karl Ove Knausgaard|Ted Gioia|May 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Music, too, can dismantle me—for instance, this morning: Sam Cooke singing “Touch the Hem of His Garment.”
How I Write: Scott Spencer|Noah Charney|March 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Tessie rose, unrolled her scented handkerchief, and taking a bit of gum from a knot in the hem, placed it in her mouth.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show|Robert W. Chambers|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Kate, sweetie, you really need to get some hem weights fitted to your clothes.
New Wardrobe Malfunction Today Suggests Kate REALLY Needs Hem Weights|Tom Sykes|June 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He choked, recovered himself, and continued: "Disreputable quarters of Algiers—hem———"
The Mission Of Mr. Eustace Greyne|Robert Hichens
Taking the half close to first group, knot the strands together one half inch from the hem.
The Library of Work and Play: Needlecraft|Effie Archer Archer
And knowing all this, he knew that he had touched the hem of the garment of the Christ-understanding.
Carmen Ariza|Charles Francis Stocking
Less essential are the orphreys on the hem of the arms and the fringes along the slits at the sides and the lower hem.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9|Various
The stick in the hem on the lower edge of the shade is supplied with a screweye, A, at each end.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various

British Dictionary definitions for hem (1 of 3)

hem¹

/ (hɛm) /

noun

an edge to a piece of cloth, made by folding the raw edge under and stitching it down

short for hemline

verb hems, hemming or hemmed (tr)

to provide with a hem

(usually foll by in, around, or about) to enclose or confine

Word Origin for hem

Old English hemm; related to Old Frisian hemme enclosed land

British Dictionary definitions for hem (2 of 3)

hem²

/ (hɛm) /

noun, interjection

a representation of the sound of clearing the throat, used to gain attention, express hesitation, etc

verb hems, hemming or hemmed

(intr) to utter this sound

hem and haw or hum and haw to hesitate in speaking or in making a decision

British Dictionary definitions for hem (3 of 3)

hem-

combining form

a US variant of haemo-

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Medical definitions for hem

hem-

pref.

Variant ofhemo-

单词	hem
释义	hem ¹ [ hem ] / hɛm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR hem ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), hemmed, hem·ming. to fold back and sew down the edge of (cloth, a garment, etc.); form an edge or border on or around. to enclose or confine (usually followed by in, around, or about): hemmed in by enemies. noun an edge made by folding back the margin of cloth and sewing it down. the edge or border of a garment, drape, etc., especially at the bottom. the edge, border, or margin of anything. Architecture. the raised edge forming the volute of an Ionic capital. Origin of hem ¹ before 1000; Middle English hem(m), Old English hem, probably akin to hamm enclosure; see home Words nearby hem Helvetia, Helvetian, Helvetic, Helvetii, Helvétius, hem, hema-, hemacytometer, hemadsorption, hemadsorption virus type 1, hemadsorption virus type 2 Definition for hem (2 of 3) hem² [ hem ] / hɛm / interjection (an utterance resembling a slight clearing of the throat, used to attract attention, express doubt, etc.) noun the utterance or sound of “hem.” a sound or pause of hesitation: His sermon was full of hems and haws. verb (used without object), hemmed, hem·ming. to utter the sound “hem.” to hesitate in speaking. Origin of hem ² First recorded in 1520–30; imitative Definition for hem (3 of 3) hem- variant of hemo- before a vowel: hemal. Also especially British, haem-. Compare haemat-. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for hem Such products are not suited for the rigours of public life, and need to be adapted, at the very least by sewing in hem weights. Kate Middleton's History of Flesh-Flashing Wardrobe Malfunctions\|Tom Sykes\|May 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST If I could sum it up in a few choice words, I would, but instead I hem and haw, before stumbling through some rambling rejoinder. Fear And Self-Loathing In Scandinavia: The Fiction Of Karl Ove Knausgaard\|Ted Gioia\|May 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Music, too, can dismantle me—for instance, this morning: Sam Cooke singing “Touch the Hem of His Garment.” How I Write: Scott Spencer\|Noah Charney\|March 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Tessie rose, unrolled her scented handkerchief, and taking a bit of gum from a knot in the hem, placed it in her mouth. Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show\|Robert W. Chambers\|February 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Kate, sweetie, you really need to get some hem weights fitted to your clothes. New Wardrobe Malfunction Today Suggests Kate REALLY Needs Hem Weights\|Tom Sykes\|June 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST He choked, recovered himself, and continued: "Disreputable quarters of Algiers—hem———" The Mission Of Mr. Eustace Greyne\|Robert Hichens Taking the half close to first group, knot the strands together one half inch from the hem. The Library of Work and Play: Needlecraft\|Effie Archer Archer And knowing all this, he knew that he had touched the hem of the garment of the Christ-understanding. Carmen Ariza\|Charles Francis Stocking Less essential are the orphreys on the hem of the arms and the fringes along the slits at the sides and the lower hem. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9\|Various The stick in the hem on the lower edge of the shade is supplied with a screweye, A, at each end. The Boy Mechanic, Book 2\|Various British Dictionary definitions for hem (1 of 3) hem¹ / (hɛm) / noun an edge to a piece of cloth, made by folding the raw edge under and stitching it down short for hemline verb hems, hemming or hemmed (tr) to provide with a hem (usually foll by in, around, or about) to enclose or confine Word Origin for hem Old English hemm; related to Old Frisian hemme enclosed land British Dictionary definitions for hem (2 of 3) hem² / (hɛm) / noun, interjection a representation of the sound of clearing the throat, used to gain attention, express hesitation, etc verb hems, hemming or hemmed (intr) to utter this sound hem and haw or hum and haw to hesitate in speaking or in making a decision British Dictionary definitions for hem (3 of 3) hem- combining form a US variant of haemo- Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to hem skirt, perimeter, brim, margin, fringe, rim, piping, periphery, verge, trimming, edging, brink, define, selvage, skirting Medical definitions for hem hem- pref. Variant ofhemo- The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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hem

verb (used with object), hemmed, hem·ming.

noun

Origin of hem

Words nearby hem

Definition for hem (2 of 3)

interjection

noun

verb (used without object), hemmed, hem·ming.

Origin of hem

Definition for hem (3 of 3)

Example sentences from the Web for hem

British Dictionary definitions for hem (1 of 3)

noun

verb hems, hemming or hemmed (tr)

Word Origin for hem

British Dictionary definitions for hem (2 of 3)

noun, interjection

verb hems, hemming or hemmed

British Dictionary definitions for hem (3 of 3)

combining form

Words related to hem

Medical definitions for hem

pref.