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hems

/hɛmz/

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noun

Hüsteln, Räuspern

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

Examples :

"The teacher paused, and the only sound in the classroom was a series of nervous hems as the students waited for her to announce the test results. "

Die Lehrerin pausierte, und das einzige Geräusch im Klassenzimmer war ein nervöses Hüsteln, während die Schüler auf die Bekanntgabe der Testergebnisse warteten.

sound communication language

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verb

Hüsteln, räuspern; zögern

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

Examples :

"The student hems and haws when the teacher asks if he did his homework. "

Der Schüler räuspert sich und zögert, wenn der Lehrer fragt, ob er seine Hausaufgaben gemacht hat.

language communication sound

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noun

Saum

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

Examples :

"My grandmother always makes sure the hems of my pants are neatly sewn so they don't unravel. "

Meine Großmutter achtet immer darauf, dass die Säume meiner Hosen sauber genäht sind, damit sie sich nicht auflösen.

material appearance wear

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noun

Saum, Rand

A rim or margin of something.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully trimmed the hems of the flowerbeds to create a neat border. "

Der Gärtner schnitt sorgfältig die Ränder der Blumenbeete, um eine saubere Grenze zu schaffen.

appearance material part

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noun

Umschlag, Bördel

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 metalworker added strong hems to the edges of the steel sheet to prevent cuts and make it more durable. "

Der Metallarbeiter fügte den Kanten des Stahlblechs starke Umschläge hinzu, um Schnitte zu vermeiden und es haltbarer zu machen.

material structure technical building industry

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verb

Säumen

(in sewing) To make a hem.

Examples :

"My mom hems my pants because they are too long. "

Meine Mutter säumt meine Hose, weil sie zu lang ist.

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verb

Säumen

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

Examples :

"My grandmother hems my new pants so they won't be too long. "

Meine Großmutter säumt meine neue Hose, damit sie nicht zu lang ist.

wear style appearance

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verb

Umschließen, einengen

: To surround something or someone in a confining way.

Examples :

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

Ein kleiner Hof, der von einer hohen Hecke umschlossen ist.

situation action condition