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hem

/hɛm/

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noun

همهمة، حمحمة

An utterance or sound of the voice like "hem", often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.

Examples :

"After a long pause and a nervous hem, she finally admitted she hadn't finished her homework. "

بعد توقف طويل وهمهمة عصبية، اعترفت أخيراً أنها لم تنهِ واجبها المنزلي.

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verb

سعل؛ تردد

To make the sound expressed by the word hem; to hesitate in speaking.

Examples :

"He hemmed and hawed before finally telling his mother about the late-night study session. "

سعل وتردد قبل أن يخبر أمه أخيرًا عن جلسة الدراسة في وقت متأخر من الليل.

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interjection

همم، أمم

Used to fill in the gap of a pause with a vocalized sound.

Examples :

""Hem," he said, pausing before answering the question about his weekend. "

« همم »، قال متوقفًا قبل الإجابة على السؤال حول عطلة نهاية الأسبوع.

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noun

حاشية

The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.

Examples :

"My mom fixed the hem on my skirt after it started to unravel. "

أصلحت أمي الحاشية في تنورتي بعد أن بدأت في الانفصال.

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noun

حاشية، هدب

A rim or margin of something.

Examples :

"The hem of the tablecloth was frayed, so we needed to replace it. "

كانت حاشية مفرش المائدة مهترئة، لذلك احتجنا إلى استبداله.

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noun

ثني الحافة

In sheet metal design, a rim or edge folded back on itself to create a smooth edge and to increase strength or rigidity.

Examples :

"The metal workers added a hem to the edge of the metal plate to prevent it from bending. "

أضاف عمال المعادن ثني حافة إلى حافة الصفيحة المعدنية لمنعها من الانحناء.

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verb

حاشى

(in sewing) To make a hem.

Examples :

"My mother will hem the new curtains this weekend. "

ستقوم أمي بحاشية الستائر الجديدة في نهاية هذا الأسبوع.

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verb

حاشية، ثني

: To put hem on an article of clothing, to edge or put a border on something.

Examples :

"My grandmother will hem the bottom of my new pants so they won't be too long. "

ستقوم جدتي بحاشية أسفل سروالي الجديد حتى لا يكون طويلاً جدًا.

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verb

حاصر، طوق

: To surround something or someone in a confining way.

Examples :

"A small yard hemmed about by a tall hedge."

ساحة صغيرة تحاصرها سياج عالٍ.

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pronoun

هم

Them (now only in unstressed position following a consonant).

Examples :

""Give 'em (them) the books when you see them." "

أعطهم الكتب عندما تراهم.

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